Energy Action Scotland

We're recruiting.... In 2023, more than 1 in 3 households live in fuel poverty, unable to heat and power their homes to protect their health and wellbeing. At Energy Action Scotland (EAS) we want an end to fuel poverty in Scotland. We aim to research, develop and promote effective solutions to the problem of cold, damp and expensive to heat homes. Society is in the depths of an enduring crisis, there has never been a more important time to join Energy Action Scotland. We are looking for a Development Manager (£32k-£39k)and a Senior Policy & Research Officer (£31k-£36k). To find out more, visit https://lnkd.in/eZ97w8rF

Did you know we update and add to our Advisors Toolkit? The Toolkit has developed over time, building on relevant policy and legislation as well as the experience and knowledge generated by work colleagues, member organisations and feedback from the frontline advisors using the Toolkit. You can access the Toolkit and check for updates here: https://lnkd.in/eKyRjwxD #SupportForHouseholds #FightingFuelPoverty #EnergyPoverty

The Fuel Rights Handbook, which we contribute to, provides advisers with the information they need to help their clients cope with rising fuel bills, debt and problems with their fuel supply. The 21st edition is now available online for free on Child Poverty Action Group UK’s website: https://ow.ly/b1KQ50Ubzq5 #FuelPoverty #FuelRights

We created a free social media toolkit with energy saving and reducing messages for households. With the ongoing interest from the public in reducing and saving energy we wanted to create reliable messages that you can use on your channels. Download now: https://lnkd.in/ebMA_FNh #FuelPoverty #EnergySpecialists #SaveEnergy

Nearly 3 in 10 households in Scotland were estimated to be in extreme fuel poverty in April 2023. With fuel poverty increasing we urgently need to take action to support people and find potential solutions. Find out more about fuel poverty: https://lnkd.in/e6Hjqe9c #FuelPoverty #Housing #EnergyPoverty

Every week we help over 3,000 people struggling with their energy costs by working with our members and partners. Hear about how we worked with Macmillan Cancer Support to help Karen and Donna. Help us to help more people. #MakeADifference #FightingFuelPoverty

Congratulations and thank you to Liz Marquis who received the lifetime achievement award at our annual conference. Liz is the retiring chief executive of the Energy Agency in Ayr. She has led the Agency for the last 25 years and is one of the country’s leading proponents highlighting the extent of fuel poverty and the impact it is having on people’s lives. ‘This really does mark the end of an era for us as an organisation and for me personally,’ said Energy Action Scotland chief executive, Frazer Scott. ‘As one of our Trustees, Liz has been one of our greatest supporters over many years and has made the most extraordinary contribution to the fight to end fuel poverty in Scotland.’ Read more: https://lnkd.in/ezu5Yqcg #FuelPoverty #FightingFuelPoverty Liz Marquis Energy Agency

Two energy advisors from Edinburgh based People for Places Scotland have been recognised as ‘Fuel Poverty Heroes’. Simon Hay and Alexis Lopez Gonzalez were recognised for their work in helping more than 350 people out of fuel poverty over the past year. ‘Through sheer hard work, determination and resilience Simon and Alexis have secured tremendous outcomes for people in some of the most difficult of circumstances,’ said Energy Action Scotland chief executive, Frazer Scott Read more: https://ow.ly/OyQC50UgUZI Places for People #FuelPoverty #EnergySavingAdvice

Congratulations Kirsty! Over a decade of service helping thousands of people out of fuel poverty has led to a national award for Tighean Innse Gall’s Energy Advice Manager, Kirsty McLeod. The Western Isles has the highest rates of fuel poverty in the UK due to a combination of climate and poor housing. Over the past four years Kirsty’s team have secured almost £1million to benefit fuel poor households in the communities they support. ‘Through sheer hard work, determination and resilience Kirsty and her team have secured tremendous outcomes for people in some of the most difficult of circumstances,’ said Energy Action Scotland chief executive, Frazer Scott Read more: https://ow.ly/9qLp50UgUS8 #FuelPoverty #EnergySavingAdvice Kirsty MacLeod TIGHEAN INNSE GALL LIMITED

Congratulations to Kamila Feddek! Kamila, who works for Williamsburgh Housing Association, was appointed a “Fuel Poverty Hero’ for her work advising tenants from minority backgrounds. She received the most individual nominations of any winner at the awards. One nominator said: ‘Communicating with them was very pleasant, and I especially appreciate their multilingual skills, which simplified our interactions since I sometimes struggle to understand English Read more: https://ow.ly/gszg50UgUQz #FuelPoverty #FightingFuelPoverty Williamsburgh Housing Association