Central heating
The Central Heating Programme has been replaced by the new Energy Assistance Package. All applications to the Central Heating Programme received on or before 5 April 2009 will be considered under the Central Heating Programme and appropriate measures installed for eligible applicants.
The Scottish Government's Central Heating Programme provided central heating, insulation and advice. The programme was set up by the previous administration to tackle Fuel Poverty.
The programme provided the following package of measures.
- A central heating system and advice on how to use it.
- Loft, cold tank & pipe insulation; cavity wall insulation; and draughtproofing.
- A carbon monoxide detector (except where heating system is electric), a mains-linked smoke detector and a cold alarm.
- Advice on best use of energy in the home.
- An optional check of entitlement to state benefit.