Area Based Scheme News Today

The Highland Council said it is continuing to explore external funding opportunities to help families in the region who experience disproportionately higher levels of fuel poverty than the rest of Scotland. External funding is targeted at households classed as fuel and extreme fuel poor and is avail

Energy efficiency specialist Warmworks has set up a new office in Stornoway ahead of delivering insulation support to homes across the Western Isles. Warmworks will be responsible for administering the Heat and Energy Efficient Scotland: Area-Based Scheme (HEES:ABS) on behalf of Comhairle nan Eilean

Highland Council has been investigating ways in which it can harness external funding to help meet its statutory obligations around energy efficient social housing and at the same time tackle fuel poverty. Members at last week's Climate Change Committee were asked to note opportunities to expand Ene

A major facelift for a number of poorly insulated properties in Girvan and Dailly is set to drive down heating bills for tenants and owners alike.

Teagasc and agricultural consultants are warning farmers not to leave applications for new CAP schemes until the last minute and engage their services as soon as possible.

PLANS to accelerate energy efficiency work in Shetland through the council creating its own team of workers have been put on hold amid budget and recruitment issues. The aim of the project was for Shetland Islands Council to undertake energy efficiency work in-house in both...

It is hoped more households can be helped with an expanded grant scheme for energy saving home adapatations.

Highland Council and SSE Renewables are joining forces to help households facing extreme fuel poverty make energy saving adaptations to their homes.

Residents in some of Glasgow’s most deprived areas who own their homes or rent privately are set to get free wall insulation.

Householders are being warned to be on the lookout for possible rogue traders offering home energy improvements.