Energy Assistance Package launched
17 June 2009
The Energy Assistance Package provides advice and support to help people maximise their income, cut fuel bills and make their homes warmer and more comfortable. It offers an integrated and flexible approach to helping the fuel poor.
The new scheme is funded by the Scottish Government and is being delivered by the Energy Saving Scotland advice network and partner organisations.
To access all parts of the Energy Assistance Package, call the Energy Saving Scotland advice centre free of charge on 0800 512 012.
A trained advisor will take enquirers through a series of questions about their home, including their current heating system. The questions will help advisors give the best energy advice possible and may lead to other forms of support including:
· Income maximisation through tax credit/benefit checks
· Signposting to energy providers for social tariffs if eligible
· Loft and cavity wall insulation for those eligible
· Other measures to improve the energy efficiency of homes such as a new central heating system if eligible.
If your client group is particularly vulnerable then the Energy Saving Scotland advice centre can establish a referral process that will fully support applications to the Energy Assistance Package.
If you would like to arrange a presentation about the package for your organisation or simply require more information, please contact Alan Grant, Community Liaison Officer on 0800 512 012 or email alan.grant@hi.energysavingscotland.co.uk.
Alternatively visit www.energyassistancepackage.org.uk for further information.