Insulation Scheme Extended in Scotland

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The Scottish Government recently launched a scheme worth £15 million to help improve insulation in its homes. Thousands of households since applied to receive help.

20,000 homes signed up to the Home Insulation Scheme in the first few weeks of its launch, to make use of the ‘personalised energy saving advice and greener home energy reports’.

The good news for homeowners is that a further 5,500 homes are being referred for discounts on cavity wall and loft insulation, as the government announced that added funding has been given to the initiative.

Next year the Scottish government will be setting aside a further £10 million. Some of this money will also be used on a new scheme, known as a ‘universal access scheme’ which will offer free insulation to around 90,000 homes across the country.

Alex Neil, housing and communities minister, said that ‘Scotland is leading the way on reducing our carbon footprint’ by installing modern measures that will help to meet new ambitious targets. He added that ‘people are being given the opportunity to do their bit for the environment.’

On top of these insulation measures, the Energy Saving Trust also recommends energy efficient UPVC double glazing for those who want to cut the heat lost through their windows in half. This can make homes naturally warmer and more comfortable, as well as dealing with other issues such as noise pollution and security.