In Scotland more than 400,000 Winter Heating Payments of £55.05 were issued between November last year and the end of March. More than 30,000 Child Winter Heating Payments of £235.70 were made […]
Proposed Changes to How We Heat Our Homes: Online Discussion
As part of this process people in Orkney and Shetland are being urged to attend an online session at 11:00 on Tuesday 5 March 2024 to learn more about what could be included in the Scottish Government’s Heat in Buildings Bill and share opinions to help shape the final Bill.
Aiming for Green Heating in Buildings
The Green Heat Innovation Support Programme is backed with £17.6million of funding from the Scottish Government. The idea is to research and develop new and green heating solutions.
Warmer & More Energy Efficient Homes : Success of Warmworks Orkney
More than £1 million in grants have been claimed for the first time since the scheme began. 161 heating and insulation measures have been installed in 119 Orkney homes over the past year.
Needing Support with Heating Costs? Contact THAW Orkney
“If you are on a prepayment electricity meter don’t wait until you are running out before getting in touch for support”
Modern Apprenticeship in Plumbing and Heating
Spaces are open to applications from anyone aged 16 and over for the Modern Apprenticeship in Plumbing and Heating programme, including existing employees and new recruits of plumbing firms.
THAW Orkney: Supporting Islanders With Their Energy Costs
““The most significant increase the staff team has seen is in emergency electricity vouchers. In the financial year 2019-20 THAW Orkney issued vouchers worth just over £6000.”
‘Homes are a national asset’
The 3rd session in the Sustainable Orkney Conference was on the subject of Buildings
Not checking heating system biggest regret of house buyers in Scotland
“It might not be the most thrilling feature, but a heating system is fundamental to the running of a home”