Energy Assistance

What is the Energy Assistance Package?

The Energy Assistance Package is a package of support for people worried about their fuel bills. It was introduced by the Scottish Government in April 2009 to replace the Central Heating and Warm Deal programmes and sets out to tackle fuel poverty by helping to maximise incomes, reduce fuel bills and improve the energy efficiency of homes. It is run on behalf of the Scottish Government by the Energy Savings Trust.

Energy Savings Trust

How do I get it?

Everyone who telephones the Energy Saving Scotland Advice Centre network on freephone 0800 512 012 is offered free expert energy efficiency advice and those at risk of fuel poverty are offered a tax credit and benefits entitlement check and advice on accessing low cost energy tariffs.

Extra help may also be available for people who own their own home or rent from a private landlord if their home is very energy inefficient. Among those qualifying are those:

aged 75 or over; or
aged 60 or over and who receive a qualifying benefit,

See the Energy Saving Trust website below for full details.

The help available depends on your personal circumstances but may include measures such as: draught proofing, external or internal wall insulation and central heating.

Additionally, people who are aged 60 or over and have no central heating may be entitled to a grant to have it installed.

Energy Saving Scotland Advice Centre

Freephone 0800 512 012