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ScottishPower supports ‘Warm at Home’ for fifth year
More than 150 people living with a cancer diagnosis are set to benefit from new central heating after an innovative link up between fuel poverty champions Energy Action Scotland and ScottishPower. The ‘Warm at Home’ project has been running across the central belt for the past five years and ScottishPower has just announced a further […]
READ MOREScottish Fuel Poverty Map
News Release 30 December 2021 The worst areas for fuel poverty in Scotland revealed. As industry and charities call for urgent action to support people with their energy bills this winter, the extent of Scotland’s fuel poverty problem has been geographically captured for the first time. Figures mapped out by fuel poverty campaigner’s Energy Action […]
READ MOREOver half of renters in Scotland are worried about paying their energy bills this winter
Over half of renters in Scotland are worried about paying their energy bills this winter 58% say they worry they may struggle to pay their energy bills and, 58%, their rent 57% of renters say how they will pay their bills overall is an everyday concern 72% of renters say landlords could do more to […]
READ MOREDevastating increase energy price rises announced by regulator
Media Release For immediate release 6 August 2021 Devastating increase energy price rises announced by regulator Today the GB energy regulator, Ofgem, has announced the biggest ever increase to the energy price cap. The increase of £153 for prepayment customers and £139 from those paying by direct debit is likely to result in suppliers putting […]
READ MOREReport to help maximise the benefits of the smart meter rollout for prepayment users
NEA and EAS release report to help maximise the benefits of the smart meter rollout for prepayment users. The new report “Maximising the smart meter roll-out for pre-payment customers” captures insights and views from over 130 organisations across the UK who work with low income and vulnerable energy consumers, alongside interviews with key industry and […]
READ MOREEnergy Action Scotland Manifesto 2021
For Immediate release 14 April 2021 Call for changes to winter payments to cut fuel poverty Scotland’s fuel poverty champions, Energy Action Scotland, is calling for winter fuel and cold weather payments to be more closely targeted at people who need it most. The energy efficiency charity is calling for a post May administration to […]
READ MOREGary Maclean helps release pressure for families in fuel poverty
Gary Maclean helps release pressure for families in fuel poverty Scotland’s national chef, Gary Maclean, is backing a new campaign to help families struggling with rising fuel bills by providing tasty ways of keeping costs down. Masterchef: The Professionals champion, Gary, has teamed up with fuel poverty champions Energy Action Scotland, to supply energy efficient […]
READ MOREThings Just Got Tougher
Things just got tougher The energy regulator Ofgem has today announced an £96 increase to the energy price cap. The increase is likely to result in suppliers putting their prices up in the coming weeks before the new cap level takes effect in April. Frazer Scott, Chief Executive of fuel poverty charity Energy Action Scotland […]
READ MORESmart Energy GB in Communities – grant funding now available
Smart Energy GB is the voice of the smart meter rollout. It’s their task to help everyone understand smart meters and how to get the best from them. Working with and through partnership organisations – from across the voluntary, private and public sectors – is a central part of the campaign. EAS believes that smart metering […]
READ MOREChallenge Poverty Week: Helping Families Cook
As we remain at home with the nights drawing in and no end to COVID-19 and it’s harsh restrictions in sight, I’m doubly grateful to be working from a home that’s warm & dry. I’m not stressed about the washing machine, the tumble dryer and all the other essential household goods and whether we can […]
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