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Citizens Advice ‘Hero’ crowned fuel poverty champion
A well-known face in Stirling’s Citizens Advice has been honoured for his work helping people out of fuel poverty. Gary Egan was crowned a ‘Fuel Poverty Hero’ by Energy Action Scotland at a national awards ceremony in Glasgow. Gary was recognised for going beyond all expectations, going out of his way to prioritise vulnerable people […]
READ MORESwitched on Glasgow energy advisor is a real ‘Hero’
A commitment to helping others has led to a Glasgow Money Matters Centreservice manager receiving a national award from fuel poverty campaigners Energy Action Scotland. Energy Project Manager Damon Daily was crowned a ‘Fuel Poverty Hero’ for his work in helping those in need cope in the face of ever rising energy costs. Based in […]
READ MORELetter to the First Minister regarding the reinstatement of a fund to support people
In the lead up to the budget we have sent the letter below to the First Minister asking for the reinstatement of a fund to support people this winter The letter was sent from Energy Action Scotland and on behalf of people and organisations who have also signed it. If you would like your signature […]
READ MOREOur 2024 Manifesto
Our work for change begins with this manifesto, following the General Election we will then begin the process of engaging with the new Government both nationally and at a constituency level. Our members have been at the centre of creating our manifesto and we’ve tried our best to represent their experiences and the people they […]
READ MOREScottishPower 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 […]
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