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couple meet at waverley train station in edinburgh. they opted for sustainable winter transport this festive season.

Use sustainable transport this winter

Winter is here and often the weather can present some extra challenges to how we get around. Here are some tips for using sustainable transport this winter.
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Working with partners in the South West to reduce fuel poverty

Joan Brockie, our marketing and partnerships manager at the South West advice centre, talks about working with our partners to tackle fuel poverty.
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air source heat pump

Enhanced support to make your home warmer and greener

From Friday 2 December it will be simpler and more affordable for you to install climate-friendly heat and energy efficiency measures in your home. Grant funding is now available through the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan to help cover the costs of making energy efficiency improvements or installing renewable systems such as heat pumps.…
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A man and child cycling in winter in a snowy forest

Winter Cycling Guide: 9 tips to stay safe and warm

During the colder months, it is important to be prepared when cycling. We share 9 tips to help you stay safe and warm while cycling this winter.
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Senior woman in wheelchair looking out window beside a radiator with a cup in hand

Worried about keeping your home warm this winter?

Keeping on top of your energy costs has become a big challenge for many Scottish households, which is why we teamed up with Citizens Advice Scotland to support their Big Energy Saving Winter campaign.
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Gloved hand plugging in electric heater.

Confused about your electric heating restricted meter and tariffs?

People with electric heating often find it challenging to keep their home warm and comfortable and manage their energy bills. With energy prices at an all-time high, now is the time to ensure you are using your existing tariff or heating system in the most effective way.
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winter in lerwick, shetland - time to prepare for warmer homes

Get Ready for Winter

Now that we’re well on the way to winter it’s important to think about how you can save energy whilst keeping your home warm. Rising energy prices have resulted in a lot of conflicting information flying around so it’s important to stay informed so you can make the right decisions. There are a number of…
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Orange lamp shining light on a plug socket. Turning sockets off is a great little switch to reduce your energy bills.

Big and little switches to reduce your energy bills

There are plenty of ways you can save money on your energy bills - whether you’re looking to invest in your property or simply want to make some quick fixes.
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two colleagues discussing climate change as part of scotland's climate week

Scotland’s Climate Week

This week is Scotland's Climate Week. Here are a few ways to encourage climate conversations with your friends, family and community.
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