100,000 Homes in Edinburgh and Across Scotland to Be Made More Energy Efficient

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13,000 homes in Scotland’s capital are to be given help to make their homes more energy efficient.

The news came as councillor Paul Edie spoke at the launch of the Home Insulation Scheme by the Energy Savings Trust and the Scottish Government.

Edie stated that it is great to hear that Edinburgh will be benefitting from the scheme, with 13,000 homes in the area of Craigentinny and Duddingston able to take advantage of expert help when it comes to making energy saving decisions and changes in the home.

The reason these areas were selected is due to the fact that there is massive potential to reduce their carbon emissions, as well as helping to combat fuel poverty.

Edie also claimed that many people are struggling to heat their homes due to the fact that they are poorly insulated. The scheme is welcomed as a way to reduce energy bills and to reduce carbon footprints.

There will be experts knocking on people’s doors in the area to help give locals advice on how to save energy. They will also be gathering data on the property, and sign owners up to specific energy-saving measures if necessary.

There will also be a number of free steps offered to those on low incomes. Other homeowners will receive a discount.

The scheme, in total, will be helping 100,000 homes in Scotland. Measures will including insulating homes thorough loft and cavity wall insulation. Advice will also be given on further energy saving measures, including double glazing and more.