Energy Efficiency Grants

The Energy Assistance Package (EAP)

The Scottish Government introduced the new Energy Assistance Package in April 2009 to replace the Warm Deal and Central Heating Programme. The Energy Assistance Package combines energy efficiency measures with reducing energy bills, particularly for those on income-related benefits.

The Energy Assistance Package is managed for the Scottish Government by the Energy Saving Trust via their Energy Saving Scotland Advice Centre (ESSAC) network. It includes benefit and tax credit checks to ensure that people are receiving the right income, and tariff checks to ensure that people are paying the correct bill. The package has four stages:

• Stage one offers free expert energy advice to anyone who phones the Energy Savings Scotland Advice Centre (ESSAC) network on 0800 512 012
  
• Stage two provides benefits and tax credit checks and advice on low cost energy tariffs to those at risk of fuel poverty.
  
• Stage three provides a package of standard insulation measures (cavity wall and loft insulation) to older households and those on one of a range of benefits.
  
• Stage four offers a package of enhanced energy efficiency measures to those who are most vulnerable to fuel poverty.

For further information:
Visit the energy assistance package website at: http://www.energyassistancepackage.com/

Grants from Argyll and Bute Council

People who are not eligible for financial assistance under this package may be able to apply for a Home Improvement Grant. Contact your local officer, as detailed below, for further information.

Area	Officer	Telephone Number
Bute, Helensburgh & Lomond	Kenny McAdam	01700 501 300
Cowal	Allan Campbell	01369 708 692
Oban, Lorn and the Isles	Jim Robb	01631 567 944
Mid Argyll, Kintyre & Islay	Bill Halliday	01546 604 425