Energy Saving Scotland advice centre : Free insulation offers in South East Scotland

From Energy Saving Scotland advice centre South East:

What’s on offer?

The scheme offers free loft insulation, including ‘top-up’ insulation, and cavity wall insulation to all properties in Edinburgh, Fife, the Lothians and the Scottish Borders.

It's not means-tested in any way; the only condition is that the property must be suitable for the type of insulation available.

This is determined by a free no-obligation survey by an installer. Households living in other areas of Scotland can also access free or discounted loft insulation and cavity wall insulation by calling their local advice centre free on 0800 512 012.

Who is funding this?

The Scottish Government has invested over £16 million for this financial year, divided up between Scottish councils to deliver the scheme in proportion with the size of the area’s population. The scheme also makes use of funding that’s already available through the Carbon Emissions Reduction Target (CERT), a UK wide scheme that uses money from the energy companies to fund carbon-saving measures like insulation.

 

Why is that a good deal?

This is an example of a joined-up approach to reducing carbon emissions, tackling fuel poverty and reducing the impact of high energy costs. Not only does it make sense to pool the funding schemes (for every £1 of government money spent almost twice as much CERT funding is used to supplement the work being done) it makes practical sense too.

In the current economic climate people are increasingly concerned about their energy bills, so being able to offer a solution like this is a great opportunity to engage with householders and support them to take action.

 

Why act now?

CERT funding is available now but it won’t be here forever. Now is a good time to cash in on the funding before the current system is changed. Local Authorities want to maximise the positive impact these grants can have by making the most of the funding while it lasts. The Scottish Government is serious about tackling the growing issue of fuel poverty in Scotland, as well as reducing carbon emissions in line with our 2050 targets.

Householders can book a free no-obligation survey by calling the Home Energy Scotland Hotline free on 0800 512 012 or by texting ‘WARM’ to 81025 to register for a call back.

Photo from: http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/scotland