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International Day of Sign Languages
Today is International Day of Sign Languages. At Home Energy Scotland we are proud to offer an accessible service – including for those who use British Sign Language (BSL). Earlier this year we won the Happy to Translate Member of the Year Award. This was thanks not just to our high-quality service in international languages,…
Read MoreHelping you avoid energy scams
Rising energy bills have convinced many people to take action to make their home warmer. The last thing you want is to be caught out by a scam trying to take advantage.
Read MoreThe closure of radio teleswitching (RTS) explained
It’s estimated there are over 250,000 electricity teleswitch meters across Scotland. There are lots of types, but some of the most common include ComfortPlus White Meter, ComfortPlus Control and Total Heat, and Total Control. If you have this type of electricity meter your heating and hot water is likely controlled by a radio signal which…
Read MoreAnother successful year for our advice quiz – winners announced!
Our online advice quiz has once again proved to be very popular with over 25,000 completed entries during 2022/23. Interest was even higher with over 58,000 people visiting the quiz page on our website. We recently completed the prize draws. Here are the ten lucky individuals from across the country who were randomly selected to…
Read MoreSupport for rural homes in Scotland
Energy costs can be a significant concern for rural homes. Fuel poverty and extreme fuel poverty are prevalent in rural areas, with a substantial number of households struggling to afford heating and experiencing high levels of fuel poverty. We want you to know that we’re here to support householders living in rural areas with energy…
Read MoreShould you switch to a fixed-rate energy tariff?
Fixed-rate energy tariffs have started making a return to the energy market. But it’s important to check if switching would be right for you before signing up. What’s the difference between a fixed-rate and a variable-rate tariff? A variable energy tariff is where the price you pay per unit of energy can vary, depending on…
Read MoreInternational Women in Engineering Day
International Women in Engineering Day celebrates the amazing work that women engineers do across the globe. Women engineers are key for the fight against climate change and are doing excellent work across Scotland to help us reach net zero. We spoke to Kirsti Hampson, who is a programme administrator for Local Energy Scotland, about her…
Read MoreWhat does Net Zero look like?
The Scottish Government has a target for Scotland to achieve net zero status by 2045. But what does net zero actually mean? And what can we do to help Scotland complete its journey to net zero? What is net zero? Net zero means that the amount of greenhouse gases – most significantly carbon dioxide (CO2)…
Read MoreHome Energy Scotland wins Happy to Translate Member of the Year Award
We are delighted to win the Happy to Translate (HTT) 2023 Member of the Year Award. We have been working hard to ensure Home Energy Scotland is accessible to everyone who would benefit from our services, including offering advice in alternative languages and formats and using the Happy to Translate logo on our leaflets so…
Read MoreSaving water in everyday life
Water plays a vital role in our homes. We use it for drinking, washing, and cooking amongst many other things. This has a big impact on our energy bills, with 12% of your energy bill going towards heating water. If you happen to live in a rural area without access to the natural gas network,…
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