On April 6, 2009 the Scottish Government introduced a new Energy Assistance Package to replace the Warm Deal and the Central Heating Programmes.
The new package is a more holistic solution, tackling all aspects of fuel poverty. Alongside measures to improve the home, it includes access to energy efficiency advice, energy-tariff advice, and advice on income maximisation. It improves on previous programmes by reaching more people, and by providing a wider range of support in one integrated package.
The range of measures is wider than had previously been available and now include, for example air source heat pumps and internal wall insulation. It is designed to provide assistance that is more responsive to need.
The Energy Saving Trust manages delivery of the package on behalf of the Scottish Government in partnership with existing advice providers and the energy companies.
To find out what the package can offer you, telephone the Energy Saving Trust on 0800 512 012.