Home Energy Scotland

22/10/2026

How often do you turn on the tap without even thinking about it? 💧

It's Water Night and we're supporting Waterwise's challenge to go without non-essential running water from 5pm to 10pm.

Whether it's washing up or jumping in the shower, Water Night encourages us to think about how much water we use every day.

And don't forget, saving water can save energy too!

Visit our website to find out why water is always worth saving: https://brnw.ch/21x6ArB

21/10/2026

There can be a lot to consider when choosing a heat pump.

For Sally, taking the time to research her options, compare installers and understand the financial support available helped her decide what was right for her home.

Swipe through to see how Sally approached the planning stage of her heat pump journey. 👇

20/10/2026

A few simple changes can help reduce moisture in your home and keep condensation under control. Watch for some quick tips! 💧

19/10/2026

What did preparing an 1860s home for a heat pump actually involve?

For David, it wasn't just about installing a new heating system. He also made changes to his home to help reduce heat loss and get the best from his heat pump.

And one of those changes brought an unexpected lesson along the way.

Swipe through to see what David changed and what he learnt. 👇

16/10/2026

How much of what you've heard about heat pumps is actually true?

From whether they work in older homes to how they perform in cold weather, there are plenty of misconceptions about heat pumps.

Swipe through to take a look at some of the common myths we hear about them. 👉

Wondering what it's like to live with a heat pump? Hear from our heat pump heroes: https://brnw.ch/21x6sp6

15/10/2026

Do you rent your home? 🏠

There are lots of low-cost things you can do to save money on your energy bills, even if you rent your home.

Take a look at some of our renter-friendly tips.

Do you have any tips for saving energy at home? Let us know below. 👇

14/10/2026

As the colder weather sets in, it’s that time of year when we all start asking: have you turned your heating on yet? ❄️

With energy costs a concern for many households, everyone approaches it differently. Some go by the weather, others the time of year, or simply how their home feels.

When do you turn your heating on? Let us know below. 👇

13/10/2026

Meet Sally, one of our heat pump heroes.

Rising fuel costs prompted Sally to look at different ways to heat her four-bedroom home in Dumfries & Galloway.

After hearing about her neighbour’s positive experience with an air source heat pump, Sally decided to explore whether one could work for her too.

Follow Sally’s story to find out what she considered, how the installation went and what her home is like now.

https://brnw.ch/21x6mNu

12/10/2026

Feeling the chill? 🍂

As the temperature starts to drop, now's a good time to get your home ready for the colder months.

What are you doing to prepare your home for the colder weather? Let us know below. 👇

Find out more ways to get ready for winter:
https://brnw.ch/21x6ldt

08/10/2026

Where do you start when considering a heat pump?

With a draughty 1860s home, David knew there was more to consider than simply choosing a new heating system.

He researched his options, looked at how well his home retained heat and sought independent advice before deciding what would work for his home.

Swipe through to see what David considered before making the switch.👇

23/09/2026

We're looking forward to giving you a warm welcome at the 65 Club in Prestwick this morning, our friendly team will be there from 10am to 11.30am.

With colder weather on the way, come along for free and impartial advice on saving money and energy at home this winter. We can also tell you about Warmer Homes Scotland - more than 50,000 households across Scotland have already received help to install insulation, heating and more - and help you find out if you could be eligible.

If you're not able to make it in person, you can call us free of charge on 0808 808 2282 or use the contact form on our website to request a call or email back - link in the comments.

16/09/2026

Today we'll be at Dalbeattie Community Initiative Pantry between 11am and 1pm. If you'd like a friendly chat about how we can save you money and energy at home, please pop in and see us.

We can also tell you about Warmer Homes Scotland - more than 50,000 households across Scotland have already received help to install insulation, heating and more - and help you find out if you could be eligible.

If you're not able to make it in person, you can call us free of charge on 0808 808 2282 or use the contact form on our website to request a call or email back https://www.homeenergyscotland.org/contact-us

16/09/2026

Our friendly team are in Ayr today for Scottish Housing Day

📅 Wednesday 16 September 2026
🕚 11am - 4pm
📍 Ayr Central Shopping Centre

Come along for a chat about how we can save you money and energy at home. We can tell you about grants and funding, including Warmer Homes Scotland, we'll also be giving out free water-saving devices to help lower home energy bills.

There will be lots of other partner organisations there to offer support and advice, including South Ayrshire Council Housing Services and Ayrshire Housing. The event is free and open to everyone, so drop in and find out what support is available for you.

15/09/2026

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our partnerships team.

If you're looking for a new challenge where your work will help to support households living in fuel poverty, encourage greener energy usage, and work in partnership with communities and organisations, this could be the perfect job for you.

Find out more at https://www.energyagency.org.uk/careers - closing date is 29 September 2026.

We are 📢 Join our amazing team
Visit our website for full details and how to apply 👉 www.energyagency.org.uk/careers

This is an exciting opportunity to build and maintain relationships, working collaboratively with partners, community groups, businesses & organisations to promote services and support positive outcomes for customers. Closes 30th September 2026.

Based in Ayr, the role requires regular travel throughout South West Scotland. Applicants must be able to travel independently to meetings, outreach events and partner locations within the required timescales.

27/08/2026

August has been a very busy month for our team! We've been out and about in and , helping people have warmer homes and lower energy bills.

Many of the events and opportunities that we attend are through our partnership work, helping us to reach and support even more customers. These also help our customers know that we are a trusted service, here to help with free and impartial advice. A big thank you to all the partners that invited us along this month 🙏

Our customers can always contact us directly too, either by calling free on 0808 808 2282 or using our online contact form at https://www.homeenergyscotland.org/contact-us

26/08/2026

We're hosting four free webinars to help you make your home warmer and more energy-efficient.

Our in-home specialists will talk you through various topics including energy efficiency, insulation types, grants and funding, our free online tools, heat retention and loss, renewable energy systems and sources, and lots more.

𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿/𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿-𝘁𝗼-𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀:
Wednesday 2 September 12pm - 1pm
Thursday 3 September 7pm - 8pm

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗰-𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀:
Wednesday 2 September 7pm - 8pm
Thursday 3 September 12pm - 1pm

Book your free spaces here https://email.homeenergyscotland.org/p/2PT0-OA2/free-help-and-advice-to-make-your-home-warmer-and-greener

19/06/2026

We're working in partnership with Auchencairn Climate Transition SCIO to help make rural homes greener and warmer.

Come along tomorrow to hear from guest speakers, including Home Energy Scotland. We'll be talking about our free in-home service which can help you with impartial advice and support on renewable energy for your home. Our expert team have great knowledge on renewable solutions for older and hard-to-heat homes, they will also be giving advice on grants and funding.

The forecast is good and you're assured of a warm welcome, we hope to see you there.