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Free heating systems for energy poor Highlands and Islands households


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People struggling to heat their homes could qualify for support. Picture courtesy of Home Energy Scotland
People struggling to heat their homes could qualify for support. Picture courtesy of Home Energy Scotland

People in the Highlands and Islands struggling with their energy bills are being urged to find out if they could qualify for free heating systems and insulation.

The Scottish Government’s flagship energy efficiency scheme, Warmer Homes Scotland, is operated by Home Energy Scotland, which has a branch in Inverness.

Alison Craig, Home Energy Scotland’s Highlands and Islands advice centre manager, said: “We want to hear from you to see if we can help – particularly if you’re struggling to keep up with your bills or finding your home hard to heat.

“Warmer Homes Scotland could be the solution and it’s available now, so you can get support before the cold weather arrives again.

“All you need to do is contact us at Home Energy Scotland and chat to one of our friendly advisers, free of charge, to see if you could benefit.

“We offer free and impartial advice, so even if you don’t qualify for Warmer Homes Scotland we can explore other support that may be available, such as discounts from your energy supplier.”

Since its launch nearly four years ago, the scheme has helped 15,000 qualifying householders, with mosts households so far receiving on average more than £4000 of home energy saving improvements such as central heating, boilers, renewables systems and insulation measures.

For more information and support from Warmer Homes Scotland and other schemes, contact Home Energy Scotland free on 0808 808 2282 or visit homeenergyscotland.org


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