Scots tenants in green energy homes who get heating and hot water from a communal boiler are faced with 'massive' hikes in energy costs.
Scores of tenants at Greendykes, built by Places for People, reported bills had skyrocketed this month with some experiencing overnight price increases. The rise meant they'd be facing bills in excess of £1200 a year for heat and hot water alone. “This will put a huge financial strain on me, along with the many other cost of living increases. I'll need to look at how I can scrape this together from money I use for food or other essentials.
"The biggest worry is that it could go up again, at any time. I don't know what we will do to find the money. I have a two year old but might need to go out to work in the evenings to make ends meet. We feel these homes have been falsely advertised as fuel efficient and cheaper for energy costs. We need more protection."
"I’m pleased Places for People have responded to quickly to our raising of this issue on behalf of their tenants and they deserve credit for absorbing these costs in the short term but the problem is the UK Government’s inaction and these increases could reappear within weeks if UK Ministers ignore the problem.