Energy efficiency

This content applies to Scotland only.

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Whether you're a home owner or a tenant, saving energy will help you save money on your fuel bills. This section looks at ways you can improve your home to make it more energy efficient. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to get a grant to help pay for insulation and heating to make your home warmer and more fuel efficient.

Saving energy

This page gives a brief guide to ways you can save energy and money in your home. You don't need to spend much to make your home more energy efficient - small changes can make a big difference. Read more 

Warm deal grants

Ensuring your home is properly insulated is the best way to save energy, make your home warmer and cut your fuel bills. If you or your partner are on benefits or are over 60, you may be eligible for a warm deal grant to help pay for insulation and draught proofing. Read more 

Central heating programme

If you or your partner are aged 60 or over and don't have central heating, you may be able to get help from the Scottish Government's central heating programme. If you or your partner are 80 or over, you may be eligible for a replacement heating system and additional services. Read more 

Carbon emissions reduction target

The carbon emissions reduction target (CERT) runs various schemes across the UK to help tenants and home owners pay for insulation and other fuel saving measures. Read more 

Generating your own energy

As concerns about the environment increase, more people are turning to renewable or 'green' sources of energy to power their homes. This section explains what renewable energy is and how its use can benefit the environment. It also looks at what to do if you're considering installing special 'microgeneration' equipment. Read more