Whiteinch & Scotstoun Housing Association Ltd Whiteinch and Scotstoun Energy Advice Hub
Funded Project: Description
This will be a two-year community-based energy advice project to reduce fuel poverty and improve energy resilience alongside financial and emotional wellbeing for households in vulnerable situations across the Whiteinch and Scotstoun areas of Glasgow.
A full-time energy advisor will offer tailored, in-depth energy advice and advocacy through a combination of drop-in sessions, appointments, home visits, telephone support, and community workshops. Trained volunteer energy champions will extend the project’s reach by sharing practical energy-saving tips.
The energy advice service will support those most at risk of fuel poverty, including (but not limited to): older adults, low-income families, people with disabilities or health conditions, and those experiencing digital or social exclusion.
Appointments will be delivered from The Whiteinch Centre, a trusted local hub already used by residents for a wide range of support services including welfare rights, tenancy support, digital inclusion, employability, and community food provision. Workshops will cover topics such as understanding energy bills, using energy efficiently, and accessing support schemes such as Warm Home Discounts and Priority Services Register.
The project will also work in partnership with Home Energy Scotland and other local organisations to ensure joined-up support and effective referrals.