Projects

We develop and deliver projects that deliver improvements for households struggling to access essential amounts of energy, perhaps burdened with debt or incomes that simply don’t allow people to live comfortably and with dignity at home.

Our projects are often funded by the charitable and private sector particularly energy suppliers and networks through regulated programmes funded by energy bill payers.

We delivered the projects with the support of our members and partners.

Type of projects

We deliver a range of projects with most having a focus on easing fuel poverty for vulnerable people.

Some projects will focus on providing practical support for people struggling to keep warm at home. Previous projects have provided efficiency heating systems, energy efficient white goods and other labour saving appliances alongside advice delivered by local trusted organisations. Past funders of activity include Scottish Power, Good Energy and Tru Energy.

Other projects support advisors, front line workers and a wide range of organisations (such as housing providers) enabling them to give effective and appropriate energy-related advice and information to their clients.

Current Projects

We work with funders and partners to deliver projects below are examples of some of our current projects.

Live Well: Improving Lives for Vulnerable Households

We are currently working with OVO to provide energy efficient white goods, Smart meter advice and energy advice for eligible individuals living with a current cancer diagnosis or a life limiting condition. Energy efficient white goods can cut the energy costs for those people who need to concentrate on heating their homes due to their medical conditions. The current project is focussed in the North East of Scotland and across Highland, Argyll and Bute, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Orkney and Shetland.

Advice for Vulnerable Households

We are working with Octopus Energy and various housing associations to provide fuel payments, energy advice, Smart Meter advice and income maximisation for eligible tenants. The current project is active in various areas of Scotland and runs until the end of March 2026.

Fintry Development Trust

We are working in partnership with Fintry Development Trust to provide low income households, with grants towards their fuel costs. Grants of £500 are paid directly to the fuel supplier.

NEA

We are working in collaboration with the National Energy Action to lead the delivery of Warm Homes, Health Futures Initiative in Scotland. The initiative is being deployed in Scotland, England, and Wales. Energy Action Scotland has appointed partners in six areas to assist over 2000 households with energy, income maximisation and debt support alongside essential carbon monoxide safety advice.. The project distributes free of charge Carbon monoxide monitors where they are required. The project works closely with the Scottish Gas Network. Project work addresses fuel poverty and health inequalities. This project connects with health professionals and local health bodies to help people accessing those services. The project is being delivered across Inverclyde, Glasgow, North Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway. This project is funded until March 2026

Safe and Warm in Scotland Communities

The Safe and Warm in Scotland Communities initiative, led by Energy Action Scotland in partnership with SGN, to support over 3500 vulnerable households in deprived Scottish communities. The program provides tailored energy advice, benefits checks, income support, and free carbon monoxide alarms whilst offering emergency fuel vouchers for those in crisis. In communities where language can be a barrier there are a number of multilingual advisers embedded in local organisations. This support ensures all households can access vital support, fostering safer, warmer homes and improving financial resilience. This project runs until March 2026.

If you are interested in funding a project or want to know more about partnering with us please contact our Development Manager, Gordon Morrison, Gordon.Morrison@eas.org.uk