Anne McLaughlin, SNP MSP for the Glasgow Region, is today encouraging people in Glasgow to take up the Scottish Government’s help to winter-proof their homes.

Home Energy Scotland has been set up by the Scottish Government and is a one stop shop for people looking to save energy and lower fuel bills during the winter months.  Measures include offering free energy saving gadgets worth £50 in the form of a digital electricity monitor and a stand-by plug which will help households to save, on average, £47 a year on fuel bills and CO2 that would fill 361 wheelie bins.

Ms McLaughlin said: “The range of help available through the Home Energy Hotline include free or discounted insulation, central heating, help to switch to cheaper tariffs and help to ensure people are claiming their full pension and benefit support.

“By offering this help the Scottish Government are once again ensuring people are able to stay warm and keep their bills down this winter.  If we see a winter similar to last year this will be a very welcome, and needed, measure.

“The free energy saving devices and other help will assist households in saving money at a time when everyone’s budgets are under pressure.

“I would encourage anyone in Glasgow who is unsure of what they can do to call the Home Energy Hotline on 0800 512 012."