Councillors are urging people in Inverness to sign up to the Energy Efficient Scotland Area Based Scheme as part of the fight to protect the environment
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Councillors are urging Highlanders to sign up to the Energy Efficient Scotland Area Based Scheme as part of the fight to protect the environment.
The scheme, which is administered by Highland Council’s climate change team, can provide householders with up to 100 per cent of the funding needed to carry out energy efficient works to their homes.
The Scottish Government scheme is aimed at providing support to people in fuel poverty, particularly those vulnerable to the effects of living in a cold home.
The works can result in significant savings for householders on fuel bills and will also reduce harmful carbon emissions.
Climate change working group chairwoman Trish Robertson said: “This programme has been helping householders for a number of years now and there’s still time for people to take advantage of those benefits.
“The scheme, and the works it provides, can enhance home comfort levels, and in many cases improve the looks of a home and even reduce noise levels.”
She added: “A significant number of households throughout the Highlands will directly be impacted as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
“This programme can offer support to these households by offering energy-efficient measures which can lower heating and energy costs, while improving living conditions for residents.”
In addition to the scheme, the council will be looking at other energy-efficiency measures which could provide support and increase comfort levels for residents.
n For more information and to register interest, call the council’s delivery partner EON Energy Installation Services on 08000 987 897.
