While the cap rates set a maximum charge per unit of energy, overall cost will still be influenced by the amount of energy used and type of heating system.
Commissioned by the Rural & Islands Housing Associations Forum (RIHAF), the Highlands & Islands Housing Associations Affordable Warmth group (HIHAAW) and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), the report sets out the drivers, impacts and extent of fuel poverty in rural Scotland.
Calls to support social housing tenants as survey shows many struggling with essential bills.
Phase two of a further round of a £7.25 million fuel poverty fund, which will help social landlords to support tenants who are struggling with fuel costs, will close at 17:00 today (27 July).
Customers are urged to contact their electricity supplier if they have any issues with receiving or redeeming their vouchers.
New report follows Scottish Government energy summit.
Further details on how to apply are available on the UK Government website:
SFHA has responded to two of Ofgem’s calls for input this week, the first covering proposed updates to the Typical Domestic Consumption Values1 and the other looking at experiences of the non-domestic energy market..
