Householders paying sky high energy bills could be rescued thanks to a scheme that will invest £2.4m in tackling fuel poverty in Dumfries and Galloway.
The areas targeted by the council – and considered in most need – are Thornhill, Eastriggs and Lochside in Dumfries. There are also additional grant uplifts of between £1,000 and £3,100 for rural properties in the government-funded scheme.Council papers, due to be tabled at the council’s economy and resources committee next week, state: “While every effort is made to reduce the requirement for customer contributions, it is anticipated that a sum of around £2,000 will be required in the majority of cases.“Those living in extreme fuel poverty are also eligible for additional grant assistance.
These measures will save over 91,121t of carbon in their lifetime and result in fuel bill savings in excess of £26.7m at current prices.