Energy and sustainability partnerships

SSE Renewables

We have joined forces with SSE Renewables to help Highland households facing extreme fuel poverty make energy saving adaptations to their homes.

Why this support is needed

  • the cost-of-living crisis is having a severe impact on households across Highland
  • Highland Council has delivered the Scottish Government’s Energy Efficient Scotland – Area Based Scheme for over 10 years
  • the scheme offers households grant-funded energy efficiency measures to improve living conditions

What’s new

  • the scheme has received £1 million from SSE Renewables Highland Sustainable Development Fund
  • this funding will reduce or remove householder contributions for those in extreme fuel poverty

Page last modified: 24 December 2025