AboutÌý2,000 of the poorest households in Scotland will receiveÌý£5 million ($7.8 million) of fundingÌýto make their homes more energy efficient,ÌýHousing Minister Margaret Burgess announced Friday.Ìý
Under the scheme, 28 housing associations and councils across the countryÌýwill receive funding designatedÌýforÌýupdating old buildings to make them cheaper to heat.
The funding is given under theÌýCashback SchemeÌýfor social housing providers and will "help meet the cost of installing measures for the buildingsÌýsuch as solid wall insulation or hard-to-treat cavity wall insulation, in their housing stock," the press release said.
Furthermore, social housing landlords are able toÌýapply for up to £250,000 ($392,000) to help drive down the cost ofÌýtenantsâ€� fuel bills.
“These energy efficiency measures will help families who are struggling to make ends meet by saving money on their heating bills,"ÌýBurgess commented.
“Introducing energy efficiency measures stimulates economic growth, provides jobs and strengthens communities and tackles inequality,� she added.
The Scottish government plans toÌýinvestÌýa record £119 million ($186.7 million) towards fuel poverty and energy efficiency from its budget in 2015 and 2016.Ìý
By Zeynep Beyza Karabay
Anadolu Agency
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