Question reference: S5W-33968
- Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 10 December 2020
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Current status: Answered by Paul Wheelhouse on 11 March 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will introduce a support programme for rural home owners, particularly in off-gas areas, to ensure that they are not adversely affected by the costs of moving to low-carbon heat.
Answer
The Scottish Government already supports rural homeowners with the costs of reducing and eliminating emissions associated with their heating. Support is available through our existing energy efficiency and heat decarbonisation schemes including Warmer Homes Scotland, our local authority-led Area Based Schemes and our Home Energy Scotland interest-free loan and cashback scheme.
Home Energy Scotland is funded by the Scottish Government and offers free and impartial advice to all Scottish households, including those in our rural and island communities, on how to keep their homes warm, reduce bills and cut greenhouse gas emissions.