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Supporting warmer homes this winter with Home Energy Scotland

Supporting people to stay warm this winter 

Helping you stay warm for less Home Energy Scotland is pleased to be working with CVG to support households with free and impartial energy advice and support. Covering everything from simple energy saving tips in the home to transport and active travel advice, Home Energy Scotland’s friendly advisors can offer vital support to tenants.

Home Energy Scotland is a network of local advice centres covering all of Scotland. Our expert advisors offer free, impartial advice on saving energy, keeping warm at home, renewable energy, greener travel and cutting water waste. We’re funded by the Scottish Government and managed by the Energy Saving Trust. Our mission is to help people in Scotland create warmer homes, reduce their bills and help tackle climate change.

We’ll help you stay warm and well. Recent research by Home Energy Scotland* has revealed that 70% of people in Scotland feel concerned about energy bills rising, with almost two thirds using more energy than usual during the first 12 months of the pandemic. The research also found that 59% of Scots have noticed a worrying rise in their energy bills already.

Simple steps like changing your thermostat settings in the warmer months, regularly switching your energy supplier or changing the way you pay can all make positive changes to the amount you spend on keeping you warm and well at home.

Speak to an advisor If you’re worried about your energy bills or would simply like some advice about saving energy at home, call Home Energy Scotland free of charge on 0808 808 2282. You can also contact our Advice Team by email at adviceteam@sc.homeenergyscotland.org. 

For further information on how to stay warm this winter check out the top tips on on our Wellbing page on our website, you can access this page by cliking this link https://cvha.org.uk/home-and-energy-advice-/

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