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Seeking a Fair Deal for the Fuel Poor |
Whether the fuel poor are getting a fair deal and the problem of cold homes is being adequately addressed is the subject of a national conference, opened yesterday (Thursday 3rd November) by the Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure and Capital Investment, Alex Neil.
Organised by the national fuel poverty charity, Energy Action Scotland, the two-day event in Clydebank will examine what is being done about the three main causes of fuel poverty - energy inefficient homes, high fuel prices and low household income.
In his opening address, the Cabinet Secretary was expected to highlight the Scottish Government's initiatives to reduce fuel poverty.
Speaking ahead of the conference, Mr Neil said:
"As an energy rich nation, the fact that any of our citizens is facing or living in fuel poverty is a disgrace. The Scottish Government has increased its budget this year, in the face of scathing cuts from Westminster, to increase the reach of initiatives to help those in fuel poverty and also to encourage greater energy efficiency.
"Today's conference is an excellent opportunity for organisations and individuals to come together with solutions to tackle the root causes of fuel poverty. With the onset of winter just round the corner we must do all we can to support those within our communities most in need."
Delegates from all sectors across Scotland and the UK will hear from a range of speakers including the Department of Energy and Climate Change on the Coalition Government's plans for a Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation, due to launch next year and shortly out for consultation.
Norman Kerr, Director of Energy Action Scotland said:
"With fuel prices at record levels and the number of households in fuel poverty on the increase, we have to take every step possible to make sure this unacceptable problem is dealt with once and for all.
"Discussions at the Energy Action Scotland conference will bring together those working on policy with those delivering practical solutions and, crucially, those dealing every day with people who are living in fuel poverty. Their experiences will help inform our messages to government at all levels."
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