Keep an eye out for people baring climate change tackling gifts of insulation and other energy saving efficiency tools. The Scottish Government has signalled that a number of communities and areas where additional energy efficiency measures are most needed to, are to receive them over the coming months.
According to the government, the criteria for deciding which areas that will be covered are:
* Levels of fuel poverty
* House age and emissions
* The potential number of treatable houses
* Potential for complementary funding
Areas to be covered are:
17,245 homes in Stirling - the whole city
14,000 homes in Angus - Brechin and Montrose
13,515 homes in Glasgow - King's Park, Croftfoot, Simshill and Cardonald
13,000 homes in Edinburgh - Craigentinny and Duddingston
10,000 homes in Fife - Leven, Kennoway and Largo
8,823 homes in Dundee - Broughty Ferry
1,500 homes in South Lanarkshire - West Rutherglen
9,034 homes in Highland - Thurso and Fort William
8,506 homes in Western Isles - Lewis and Harris
388 homes in Orkney - within parts of Kirkwall and Stromness
The Home Insulation Scheme is designed to improve the energy efficiency of homes through promoting and installing insulation and other energy saving measures. Ultimately said energy saving measures will reduce energy costs, an attractive incentive for anyone!
For further information, see Energy Savings Trust, or for free advice on loft and cavity wall insulation call the Energy Saving Trust advice line on 0800 512 012 (0300 456 2655 from a mobile) between 9am – 5pm.
Update:
The Scotsman have just published an interesting article covering the new "Green Loans" scheme that will accompany the Government's Warm Homes, Greener Homes scheme.
Apparently millions of Scots will be eligible for funding for energy saving improvements such as insulation and double glazing.
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