Around 175 homes in Orkney have been supported by this funding over the last year with more than £1.5m spent on measures such as loft, wall and underfloor insulation and modern high heat retention heaters.
Croft House Grant Extension
The Scottish Government’s Croft House Grant has been extended. It is now open for grants of up to £38,000 towards the costs of home energy improvements.
Energy Efficiency Scheme Boost to Orkney Householders
“We’d urge anyone keen to look at making their home warmer and more energy efficient to get in touch and find out more.” Ross Armstrong, Chief Executive of Warmworks
Making Your Home Even Draughtier
Islanders may find this hard to take in but building standards applied across the UK would make homes in areas with the highest rates of fuel poverty even draughtier.