Scottish Government

What is it?

The Energy Assistance Package provides a range of measures to support those likely to have difficulty paying their fuel bills or keeping their home sufficiently warm.

Am I eligible?

Almost everyone can get some form of help. 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 information 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.

How do I find out more?

The Energy Saving Trust manages delivery of the package on behalf of the Scottish Government. To find out what the package can offer you, telephone the Energy Saving Trust on 0800 512 012 or visit www.energyassistancepackage.com.