Fuel Poverty

Scotland’s renewable electricity output soared in the first half of the year to provide enough energy to power all homes from across Scotland and north of England, according to new figures.

WSP associate Ewan Jures on the importance of district heating networks. Scotland has been at the forefront of the climate change debate for many years and even more so in the last few months - having agreed to an ambitious target of net zero emission by 2045, five years ahead of the rest of the UK.

North Lanarkshire Council has been recognised for its "exceptional commitment" to promoting energy efficiency across the area.

An energy supplier has been fined for failings which resulted in customers being unable to move to cheaper tariffs or access their accounts.

Knowes Housing Association was delighted to be selected for a visit to its office in Faiflley by Ofgem’s chief executive officer, executive director and four members of the Ofgem board. The group travelled up from their London HQ to see first-hand the excellent work Knowes has carried out in t

Households could cut mortgage rates, save money on their energy bills and reduce emissions from their homes under plans to roll out green mortgages.

The Scottish Government has set a new standard to further improve the energy efficiency of homes in the social housing sector.

Glasgow City Council has approved funding of almost £4.2 million towards making homes in the city more energy efficient. The funding is expected to deliver insulation measures to 776 households in the owner-occupier and private landlord owned sectors.

CIH Scotland has called for the introduction of a minimum energy efficiency standard of EPC C for all homes by 2030, including owner occupied homes.

The Scottish Government has announced funding of £3.5 million for social landlords to improve the energy efficiency of their properties.

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) and Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) have joined forces to launch a £140,000 energy advisor programme to support vulnerable households and help reduce fuel poverty in the north of Scotland.

Legislation to support people who struggle to pay their fuel bills, targeting those who need help the most, has been passed unanimously by the Scottish Parliament.

The Fuel Poverty (Target, Definition and Strategy) (Scotland) Bill 2019 is expected to receive Royal Assent this summer after the legislation passed Stage 3 at Holyrood yesterday.

MSPs will vote on a series of amendments to the Fuel Poverty (Target, Definition and Strategy) (Scotland) Bill as the proposed legislation begins its third stage of proceedings today.

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has called on the UK Government to take “urgent action” after a survey found increasing numbers of tenants experiencing or at risk of fuel poverty.