Perth and Kinross Council is pleased to announce the extension of its funding to the energy charity SCARF for the financial year 2025/26. In addition to the on-going free home energy advice service available to all homes, a new initiative aims to target properties with poor energy performance to combat fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions.
In collaboration with SCARF, free home energy advice is being offered across the local authority area. As part of this renewed effort, SCARF will be directly reaching out to households that may qualify for funding to improve their energy performance. Letters will be sent to properties identified in the Scottish Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) register as having an EPC rating of F or G, indicating a low level of energy efficiency that are targeted for this additional support.
Households identified with low energy efficiency will receive letters detailing the support available. SCARF can assist in identifying funding opportunities and help with the application process for necessary improvements. Eligible households may qualify for the ECO4 Grant Scheme, provided by the Scottish Government, which offers 100% grants for retrofits including solar panels, heat pumps, and wall insulation. This funding is available to households earning less than £31,000, those receiving certain benefits, or those with underlying health conditions. Both private renters and homeowners can benefit from this scheme.
SCARF will also be present at various community events to provide further information and support. They will arrange free home energy visits to assess properties and progress applications for the ECO4 scheme if eligible.
For more information on retrofitting your property, reducing fuel bills, and minimising your environmental impact, please find contact details for SCARF at: scarf.org.uk
Councillor Tom McEwan, Housing and Social Wellbeing Convener, said: "Perth and Kinross Council is committed to alleviating the burden of high fuel bills on our residents. By extending our funding to SCARF, we are taking a significant step towards reducing fuel poverty and improving the energy efficiency of homes across Perth and Kinross. This initiative will not only help lower energy bills for our residents but also contribute to our broader goal of creating a more sustainable community. By improving energy efficiency, we aim to create a more sustainable and equitable future for all our residents."
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