The Scottish Government has announced changes to the eligibility criteria for Warmer Homes Scotland. This will help about 110,000 households who are struggling to keep their heat on and to finance and access theirutility bills. support.
The scheme will reduce annual heating costs by £300 for eligible homeowners and private tenantsEnergy savings with support worth around £5,000 funded by the Scottish Government help you to To apply, simply contact Home Energy Scotland to see what support is available and, if your household qualifies, we will refer you to Warmworks, the managing agent for Warmer Homes Scotland. increase.
At the beginning of August, the eligibility criteria were changed to allow those aged 16 and over with eligible passport benefits to access energy efficient home improvements such as insulation and windshields. It is now possible. Helps keep your home warm and easy. Her 60+ with Passport Benefits has access to all support at Warmer Homes Scotland. If you are 75 years of age or older, your heating system is not working and you do not need to receive benefits to access support.
Recent changes to Scotland's disability benefits mean that Warmer Homes Scotland's list of eligible passport benefits also includes Adult Disability Benefits and Child Disability Benefits.
To access this scheme, she must have lived in the house as her primary residence for at least 12 months, and the house must have low energy performance and meet acceptable standards. I have.
Home Energy Scotland said:
"We will be contacting people who have applied in the past but did not meet the benefits or age criteria and who we believe may be eligible under these new criteria. Please contact us." Again if circumstances change.” If you do not meet the eligibility criteria for
Warmer Homes Scotlandthere are other supports that Home Energy Scotland can explain to you. There are cases. This includesinterest-free loans and cashback from the Scottish Governmentor community-based schemes by local authorities.
Don't wait for cold weather and dizzying utility bills.Check your eligibility now on the website hereor call Warmer Homes Scotland on 0808 808 2282.
Below is an overview of eligibility for this scheme, including passport benefits and how to apply.
Anything available through the program.
The improvements offered will depend on your home survey. Our appraisers will visit your home, inspect it, and suggest improvements such as insulation and heating.
In most cases all costs are covered by the Scottish Government, but in some cases customer donations are required for more costly improvements such as solid wall insulation .
Interest-free loans are available to cover the cost of customer donations. The loan is administered by the Scottish Government's Energy Saving Trust.
Possible Improvements:
- Wall Insulation
- Loft Insulation
- Windshield
- Central Heating - New Gas Boiler Including
- Renewable Energy
Audiences.
To be eligible for Warmer Homes Scotland, all of the following criteria must be met:
- Homeowner or private landlord tenant be
- } live in your home as your primary residence
- have lived there for more than 12 months
- live in a home with a low energy rating - this will be assessed by a surveyor
- I live in a house that meets the acceptable standard of living as set out in the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006, or if the house does not meet the acceptable standard of living, this is recommended for placement under the scheme.
- Household owners must not receive support Energy efficiency improvements funded by Warmer Homes Scotland over the past 5 years
and must meet one of the following conditions:
Passport Benefits
Must receive one of the benefits below.
Disability Benefits:
- Individual Independent Benefits
- Adult Disability Benefits
- Disability Living Allowance
- Child Disability Benefits
- Military Independence Benefit/War Disability Benefit
- Workmen's Compensation Benefit
- Nursing Care Benefit
- Attendance Benefit
Home Energy Scotland will ensure that your household receives a low amount of Disability Living Benefit or Child Disability Benefit. Or if you are receiving a medium amount, you must also have income-related benefits to qualify.
Income Related Benefits:
- City Tax Benefit/Relief Scheme - Excludes 25% Discount for Singles or Students
- Universal Credit
- Housing Benefits/Benefits
- Income-Based Employment and Assistance Benefits
- Income-Based Job Applicant Benefits
- Income Assistance
- Pension Deduction (Guarantee Element)
- Labor Tax Deduction
- Child Tax Join the conversation on the
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How to Apply Call Home Energy Scotland on
0808 808 2282 or use the contact form on their websitehere . We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Home Energy Scotland added that they will guide you through the process.
There will also be a series of events, roadshows and webinars across Scotland to help people reduce their utility bills and prepare for winter.
Get Ready for Winter - Warm Home Roadshow
- Monday 15th August: Ardrossan
- Tuesday 16th August: Maybole
- Wednesday 17th August : Prestwick
All events are free and run from 10am to 4pm. For location details visit the Home Energy Scotland website here
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