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The research, which revisits an earlier report we published in 2024, finds that 29% of households in Scotland were in fuel poverty in 2024, with 14% in extreme fuel poverty, with rural communities continuing to face the highest costs and greatest challenges.
The report shows there have been major opportunities missed to improve public health, support local economies and cut carbon at a time when fuel poverty is unacceptably high and energy prices are set to continue to increase.
Our new research warns that not enough progress has been made to tackle fuel poverty in the Highlands and across rural Scotland.
Householders across Scotland are reporting warmer homes and lower bills after receiving energy efficiency upgrades through Scottish Government-funded retrofit schemes. Now other residents are being urged to seek out similar support.
Following this morning's announcement that the energy price cap is set to rise by 13% from July 1st, Changeworks is encouraging households to seek support now ahead of winter.
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