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More householders eligible for Scottish Government funding
The Scottish Government has announced changes to the eligibility criteria for Warmer Homes Scotland which could help around 110,000 more households across Scotland.
Read MoreHow renters can save on their energy bills
Rent your home? Whilst there are likely some limitations on what you can do to save energy we can still help you figure out how to keep your bills down.
Read MoreHow active travel can save you money
Thinking about how you could reduce your car usage? Active travel – walking, wheeling and cycling – decreases air pollution.
Read MoreOur competition is back and better than before
How good is your energy saving knowledge? Take our quiz to find out. There are 5 first place prizes of £750 and 5 runner up prizes of £500 waiting to be won.
Read MoreThe benefits of saving water
Reducing the amount of water we use every day we can keep energy bills down, reduce our carbon emissions and protect our natural environment too.
Read MoreMinisterial visit to Home Energy Scotland
Earlier this year Patrick Harvie, Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights announced an increase in funding for the Home Energy Scotland service by 20%. This will allow our service to support an extra 12,000 households a year in making their homes warmer and easier to heat. He recently visited our south…
Read MoreWorking together to keep patients warm and well at home
Home Energy Scotland and our partners at NHS Lothian and NHS Fife recognise that living in a warm home is very much linked to good physical and mental health, which is why we worked together to support patients who may be at risk of fuel poverty at vaccination clinics. Through a close partnership developed over…
Read MoreEarth Day 2022
Today (22 April) is Earth Day. This year’s theme is Invest In Our Planet. It calls on all of us – governments, businesses, individuals and society at large – to work together to protect the future of our home: Planet Earth. You can help by looking at new ways to heat your home, travel and…
Read MoreTaking control of your energy in the kitchen
The kitchen is an excellent place to start when trying to reduce your energy usage. Read on for some handy tips to get started.
Read MoreTaking charge of your meter – and save money
One of the easiest ways to take control of your energy bills is through taking and submitting meter readings.
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