#STUC22 Tuesday morning saw a powerful debate on climate change with delegates overwhelmingly backing measures to combat climate change and
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Fuel Poverty
Around one third of households in Scotland suffer from fuel poverty. A shocking statistic for a wealthy country that
Read moreDraft Budget 19-20 Community & Locally Owned Energy
UNISON’s response to the Call for Views by the Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee. Draft Budget 2019-20 – Community
Read more25. Priority Services Register
Energy Suppliers and network operators are required to keep a register of customers who, by virtue of their circumstances, might
Read more24. Funds, Foundations and Trusts
Some energy companies have trust funds which aim to help customers who are in debt, or which may fund projects
Read more23. Winter Fuel Payment
Anyone born on or before the qualifying date (for winter 2017/18 this is 5th August 1953) should receive a Winter
Read more22. Warm Home Discount Broader Group
The Warm Home Discount Regulations (and recent Miscellaneous Amendments) introduced standard criteria for eligibility that all participating suppliers must adhere
Read more21. Warm Home Discount
Introduced in April 2011, the Warm Home Discount (WHD) obliges larger energy companies to provide a discount on energy bills
Read more20. Home Energy Scotland Loan Scheme
Home Energy Scotland loans replace two previous programmes – the HEEPS Loan Scheme and the Home Energy Scotland Renewable Loan
Read more19. Warmer Homes Scotland Scheme
Warmer Homes Scotland is a Scottish Government funded fuel poverty scheme. Warmer Homes Scotland is designed to help people make
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