Cost of living support

Find out about support available to help reduce your energy costs and heat your home efficiently.

Many people in East Lothian are finding it hard to keep their homes warm because of rising energy costs. This can lead to tough choices, like whether to heat your home or buy food. The cost-of-living crisis affected many households with an estimated 11,000 households (24%) within East Lothian in fuel poverty.

For many, fuel poverty means choosing between buying food and heating the home. Fuel poverty is linked to increased risk of debt, ill health and social isolation. It can also impact on a child’s education if they are off sick more regularly or don’t have anywhere warm at home to study.

Find out how Home Energy Scotland can help

East Lothian Energy Advice - Citizens Advice Bureaux deliver tailored energy advice to East Lothian residents, helping to reduce fuel poverty and improve energy efficiency

BeGreen Dunbar provides a wide range of information, advice and services relating to energy efficiency and renewable energy

Help for homeowners, private tenants and landlords

Find out about managing condensation and preventing mould

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off £150 discount off your electricity bill if you’re eligible

The Pension Age Winter Heating Payment provides financial assistance in Scotland to help people of state Pension age with their heating costs

The Child Winter Heating Assistance is a payment to help disabled children and young people and their families with increased heating costs over winter

The Fuel Bank Foundation provides financial support and practical advice to people who cannot afford to pay for their energy

The Priority Services Register (PSR) is a free UK- wide service offering extra support to customers with specific needs during electricity, gas, or water supply interruptions