Anyone born on or before the qualifying date (for winter 2017/18 this is 5th August 1953) should receive a Winter
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22. Warm Home Discount Broader Group
The Warm Home Discount Regulations (and recent Miscellaneous Amendments) introduced standard criteria for eligibility that all participating suppliers must adhere
Read more21. Warm Home Discount
Introduced in April 2011, the Warm Home Discount (WHD) obliges larger energy companies to provide a discount on energy bills
Read more20. Home Energy Scotland Loan Scheme
Home Energy Scotland loans replace two previous programmes – the HEEPS Loan Scheme and the Home Energy Scotland Renewable Loan
Read more19. Warmer Homes Scotland Scheme
Warmer Homes Scotland is a Scottish Government funded fuel poverty scheme. Warmer Homes Scotland is designed to help people make
Read more18. Home Energy Efficiency Programmes for Scotland
In order to tackle fuel poverty and meet energy and emission reduction targets, a primary focus of the Scottish Government
Read more17. Tariffs
There is a range of tariffs available from each energy supplier. Suppliers may also offer ‘bundled’ products and rewards with
Read more16. Switching
Most gas and electricity consumers can switch supplier, unless they have an outstanding fuel debt (the debt threshold for prepayment
Read more15. Condensation Dampness
Warm air holds more moisture than cold air. Condensation occurs when warm, moist air comes into contact with a cold
Read more14. Solid Wall Insulation
Internal and External Insulation Solid wall properties tend to be more difficult and expensive to improve in terms of adequate
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