More than 50,000 households across Scotland have now benefited from Warmer Homes Scotland, the Scottish Government's national fuel poverty scheme delivered by Warmworks, providing essential insulation and heating upgrades to make homes warmer, safer and more energy efficient.

Since its launch in 2015, around £400 million has been invested in the programme, which supports people living in, or at risk of, fuel poverty to reduce energy bills and improve comfort. The Scottish Government says the scheme is helping households transition to net zero while tackling the cost of living.

To mark the milestone, First Minister John Swinney met Warmer Homes Scotland customer Sandra Owen, who received electric storage heaters through the scheme to improve the efficiency of her home.

The First Minister said: "Warmer Homes Scotland is central to delivering my priorities for Scotland – helping people with the cost of living and tackling poverty, by providing support to make homes warmer and more affordable to heat.

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"The scheme has been hugely successful, having now supported more than 50,000 households around the country - helping reduce fuel bills and ensuring households can benefit from the necessary transition to net zero.

"It is just one example of how my government is delivering for the people of Scotland and helping them keep more money in their pockets. In our budget we are allocating over £330 million to a range of initiatives, including Warmer Homes Scotland, to help everyone install clean heat and energy efficiency measures in their homes and buildings."

Nicola Mcleod, Warmworks Managing Director, Scotland Division, said: "We're incredibly proud to be marking this milestone today and celebrating what the scheme has delivered for households across the country with the support of our team, our supply chain and partners.

"That's 50,000 people and families who are now living in warmer, healthier homes and worrying less about their fuel bills. Those savings will go a long way in helping so many people in their daily lives, but with so many homes still struggling to stay affordably warm, we know there is a huge amount more still to be done.

"We're committed to working alongside the Scottish Government to ensure that Warmer Homes Scotland continues to support as many households as possible and is able to extend its proven, lasting impact on people and communities across the country."

Warmworks is the managing agent for Warmer Homes Scotland, coordinating assessments and installations through its national supply chain to deliver insulation and heating improvements across the country.