Did you know that living in a warm home positively affects your physical and mental wellbeing? Our Home Energy Scotland advisors love nothing more than helping people just like you to stay warm in your homes for less over winter.
They can give you top tips on ways you can reduce your energy use to lower your bills, while keeping cosy in your home. They can also find out if you’re eligible for any support to make energy efficiency improvements to your home, including insulation and central heating.
You can get in touch by calling our friendly, impartial advisors on 0808 808 2282 between 8am and 8pm Monday to Friday, and between 9am and 5pm on Saturdays.
You can also email us: complete our contact form and one of our advisors will be in touch.
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To get you started
Reduce your bills
Discover some easy ways to save energy and explore how to get the best energy deal, whether you're a tenant or a homeowner.
Easy ways to save energy
Don't worry, not all energy saving home improvements are expensive and time consuming. You can start saving money with some practical quick wins that will help you cut energy use.
Make your home warmer
This covers advice around managing your boiler, hot water, thermostats, insulation and draught-proofing, as well as advice for preventing damp and condensation.
Take our home energy check
The home energy check is a simple online tool that calculates cost savings based on the information you provide on your home. You’ll get a free tailored report with suggestions for simple changes you can make at home to save money on your energy bills.
If you would prefer to complete this with one of our advisors, they will be happy to do this - just call us free on 0808 808 2282.
If you are looking to make energy efficiency improvements to your home, check out our funding finder tool to see what support might be available for you to install measures.
Check your home energy
Warmer Homes Scotland
The Scottish Government’s Warmer Homes Scotland programme offers support to households struggling to stay warm and keep on top of energy bills.
Eligible homeowners, tenants, or private landlords can get support for installing energy efficiency improvements like heating or insulation. Fill out our self-assessment form and see if you would be eligible for this support.
Have you checked your benefits recently?
Benefits can be a gateway to some of the support we offer, and with the change in the Winter Fuel Payment, now is a good time to check and see what benefits you are eligible for.
You can take a benefits check now on the UK Government's website and then get in touch with us to find out how we can help you.
Check your benefits
Call us for free and impartial advice on how you can keep your home cosy for less over the colder months.
NHS 24
Call 111Their service is there to provide urgent care advice and mental health support day and night.
SGN Customer service helpline
Call 0800 912 1700Or if you smell gas or are worried about gas safety, call the national gas emergency number immediately on 0800 111 999.
Scottish Water customer helpline
Call 0800 0778 778This is a freephone customer helpline to handle any of your enquiries. It’s open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Call 0800 0731 999Give them a call to see if you’re eligible for a free home fire safety visit. They’ll help you sort out a fire escape plan and fit smoke alarms free of charge if your home needs them.
Priority Services Register
Check eligibilityThis is a free service provided by energy suppliers and network operators to customers in need. Find out if you’re eligible and how you can register for free.