Jackie Baillie MSP welcomed the impact of Warmer Homes Scotland on fuel poor households in Dumbarton, Vale of Leven, Helensburgh & Lomond.

Over 200 households across the area have benefitted from the scheme’s help since it was launched in 2015, each of them saving around £300 on their energy bills per year.

The £224million Warmer Homes Scotland scheme provides a step-by-step service to help make homes warmer and more comfortable. Assistance can include installing new and efficient boilers, fitting new radiators, insulating lofts or even working with partners to install gas mains to make heating homes in hard to reach areas more affordable. All work is carried out by registered and accredited local sub-contractors, who work to rigorous quality standards across the country.

Warmworks is the Managing Agent of Warmer Homes Scotland and receives referrals to the scheme from Home Energy Scotland.

Jackie Baillie MSP for Dumbarton, Vale of Leven, Helensburgh & Lomond said:

“I welcome the impact that Warmer Homes Scotland has made across Dumbarton, Vale of Leven, Helensburgh & Lomond. For too many families, living in fuel poverty is a harsh reality and it is great to know that they are now living in warmer, cosier homes with greatly reduced fuel bills.

“I would encourage others to check if they are eligible to receive help under the scheme, as improvements could make a significant difference this winter and for years to come.”

With the Fuel Poverty Targets now enshrined in legislation, the scale of the task to end fuel poverty is now very clear. While the end goal for the eradication of fuel poverty may be some years away, there is no question that the help available under Warmer Homes Scotland will play a key role in helping people become warmer, happier and healthier in their homes.

Ross Armstrong, Warmworks’ Managing Director said:

“It has always been important to Warmworks that the delivery of Warmer Homes Scotland results in real and lasting benefits for vulnerable people and communities across Scotland. I am delighted to have helped over 200 households in Ms Baillie’s constituency and we hope to build on our success as we continue our efforts to move towards greener, fairer and more affordable ways to heat our homes.”

To find out more about Warmer Homes Scotland, or to make an application, you can call Home Energy Scotland free on 0808 808 2282.

NOTE TO EDITORS:

1.Warmworks Scotland is a joint venture between Energy Saving Trust, Everwarm and Changeworks and is the Managing Agent of the Scottish Government’s national fuel poverty scheme, Warmer Homes Scotland.

2.Warmer Homes Scotland launched on 1st September 2015. It provides insulation, efficient heating and renewable technologies in the homes of households who are struggling with the cost of high energy bills, making homes warmer, more comfortable and more affordable to heat.

3.To find out more about Warmer Homes Scotland, or to make an application, you can call Home Energy Scotland free on 0808 808 2282.

4. Warmworks’ latest annual report is available to view or download at www.warmworks.co.uk.