As the cost-of-living crisis continues to take hold, Places for People Scotland secured funding from the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) to help local communities and prevent them struggling with their energy bills. A total of £120,000 was secured, with the funds now distributed to customers.
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to take hold, Places for People Scotland secured funding from the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) to help local communities and prevent them struggling with their energy bills. A total of £120,000 was secured, with the funds now distributed to customers.
Muirhouse recently handed over £500 in vouchers to help with the cost of living challenges and, in particular, pay for things like warm clothing for pupils.
Ofgem collects voluntary payments from companies that may have breached Ofgem administered rules. Energy Saving Trust manages the allocation of payments for the scheme, which has been in place for five years.
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Changeworks is working with the City of Edinburgh Council to reduce carbon emissions whilst helping to alleviate fuel poverty.
Harbour Homes has demonstrated its commitment to sustainability by adopting the Sustainability Reporting Standard for Social Housing (SRS).
The funding from the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme will be spent on 1930s sandstone properties in Stakeford, Dumfries, with spending to be prioritised on the estates most poorly insulated properties – homes with energy performance certificate (EPC) ratings of D or below.
