Warmer Homes Scotland scheme helps 50,000th customer

More than 50,000 households have now received support though Scotland’s national fuel poverty scheme to live in warmer, healthier homes that are more affordable to heat.

The Warmer Homes Scotland scheme, managed by Warmworks, provides essential insulation and heating improvements to people living in, or at risk of, fuel poverty.

To mark this significant milestone, First Minister John Swinney visited Warmworks’ Edinburgh office where he met customer Sandra Owen. Sandra had new electric heaters installed in her home through the scheme and is delighted with the results, reporting that she no longer feels cold or stressed and is saving money on her energy bills.

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.”

Nicola Mcleod, Warmworks Managing Director, Scotland Division, said:

“We’re incredibly proud to be marking this milestone 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.”

Despite the huge success of Warmer Homes Scotland since its launch in 2015, there are still many families in Scotland having to make the impossible choice between heating their home and putting food on the table. If you, or someone you know, is in this position, please call Home Energy Scotland on 0808 808 2282 to get help today.