Fuel Poverty

A household is said to be in fuel poverty if it has to spend more than 10% of its income to heat the home to an acceptable level. The Scottish House Condition Survey 2002 estimates that 21% (8,000) of households in Moray are in fuel poverty.

Moray Councils Fuel Poverty Strategy sets out how the Council and its partners will try to eradicate fuel poverty in Moray by 2016. The content is based on local and national research and the knowledge and expertise of local organisations that work in this field.

What can I do about it?

• Make sure you are receiving all the benefits you are entitled to.  Contact the Money Advice Service for help or visit www.directgov.co.uk
• Improve the energy efficiency of your home. 
  • Your energy supplier may be able to help you with the cost of insulation
  • The Council may be able to help you with a  for improved insulation, double glazing, damp treatment, heating etc.
  • Ask your energy supplier about their Social Tariffs. 
  • SCARF are able to offer advice on energy efficiency.

• Make sure you know how to operate your heating system efficiently.  SCARF  can help you with this.  Council tenants can get advice on this from their Area Housing Officer.