More than 50,000 households across Scotland have received support
to live in warmer, healthier homes which are more affordable to
heat.
Warmer Homes Scotland, the Scottish Government's national fuel
poverty scheme provides essential insulation and heating
improvements to people living in, or at risk of, fuel poverty -
helping ensure that more households across Scotland can live in
warmer, safer, and more energy‑efficient homes.
Since its launch in 2015, the government has invested around £400
million in the scheme, delivered by Warmworks, which has now
helped over 50,000 households across Scotland.
Marking this significant milestone, First Minister met Warmer Homes Scotland
customer Sandra Owen, who received electric storage heaters
through the scheme to improve the energy efficiency of her home.
The First Minister said:
“Warmer Homes Scotland is central to delivering my priorities for
Scotland – helping people with the cost of living and tackling
poverty, by providing support to make homes warmer and more
affordable to heat.
“The scheme has been hugely successful, having now supported more
than 50,000 households around the country - helping reduce fuel
bills and ensuring households can benefit from the necessary
transition to net zero.
“It is just one example of how my government is delivering for
the people of Scotland and helping them keep more money in their
pockets. In our budget we are allocating over £330 million to a
range of initiatives, including Warmer Homes Scotland, to help
everyone install clean heat and energy efficiency measures in
their homes and buildings.”
Nicola Mcleod, Warmworks Managing Director, Scotland Division,
said:
“We're incredibly proud to be marking this milestone today and
celebrating what the scheme has delivered for households across
the country with the support of our team, our supply chain and
partners.
“That's 50,000 people and families who are now living in warmer,
healthier homes and worrying less about their fuel bills. Those
savings will go a long way in helping so many people in their
daily lives, but with so many homes still struggling to stay
affordably warm, we know there is a huge amount more still to be
done.
“We're committed to working alongside the Scottish Government to
ensure that Warmer Homes Scotland continues to support as many
households as possible and is able to extend its proven, lasting
impact on people and communities across the country.”
Background
Warmworks are the
Managing Agent for the Scottish Government's national fuel
poverty scheme, Warmer Homes Scotland.
