Changeworks is urging householders to contact their energy suppliers as soon as possible to avoid further disruption to their electric heating and hot water following the switch off of the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS).

Our new research warns that not enough progress has been made to tackle fuel poverty in the Highlands and across rural Scotland.

Householders across Scotland are reporting warmer homes and lower bills after receiving energy efficiency upgrades through Scottish Government-funded retrofit schemes. Now other residents are being urged to seek out similar support.

Following this morning's announcement that the energy price cap is set to rise by 13% from July 1st, Changeworks is encouraging households to seek support now ahead of winter. Read the full story: www.changeworks.org.uk/news/running...

We're happy to have delivered and evaluated another successful Social Housing Net Zero Heating Fund Project. If you need help accessing SHNZF funding or support for a project, we'd love to discuss how we can help you.

Great to see organisations taking meaningful steps toward a low-carbon future 👏 We’re proud to have supported @clydeco.bsky.social on their sustainability journey, with our colleague Lesley delivering a Low Carbon Living session to help empower their teams with practical knowledge and actions.

If you live in the Highlands and Islands and are interested in sustainability, help us by completing this survey by 7th April.   https://56insight.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=2ojBBl9n7P8ECHrPeIW9eQ%3D%3D

Scottish Government figures released this week show that 29% of households are living in fuel poverty. Today, we’ve sent a letter to the leaders of all Scottish political parties calling on them to commit to urgent action to tackle this ahead of May’s parliamentary elections.

From April 1st the energy price cap will be set at £1,641 per year for a typical household - a reduction of 7% or £117 compared to current prices 📉 It’s important to remember that this figure is just an average. Your exact costs will depend on how much energy you use and what tariff you are on.

We’re hiring for two vacancies in our Business Development team: • Business Development Manager • Business Development Lead These roles are central to securing the partnerships and funding that help accelerate decarbonisation, tackle fuel poverty, and drive Scotland’s transition to net zero.

Two new opportunities available with @changeworks.bsky.social ▶️Business Development Lead- Full time, £40,908 – £44,415, Hybrid: Edinburgh ▶️Business Development Manager- Full time, £48,183 – £51,836, Hybrid: Edinburgh To find out more about either role: tinyurl.com/yc7asabn

Research carried out by Changeworks shows half of Scots say their homes are too cold, with over a third worried about affording energy bills this winter. Our survey also found that over a third (37%) of Scots are extremely or very concerned about being able to afford their energy bills this winter.

We welcome the Scottish Government’s commitment to support heat decarbonisation and a just energy transition following yesterday’s Budget. However, we are concerned about cuts to key programmes that will help deliver these goals and benefit households across Scotland.

📢 We’re Hiring: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)  Are you a seasoned finance leader looking for a meaningful challenge with real impact? Changeworks, Scotland’s leading environmental charity and social enterprise, is seeking an exceptional Chief Financial Officer to join our Executive Leadership Team.

No one should have to choose between heating and eating. Our Energy Saving for All project in partnership with CEMVO Scotland is here to change that by making energy advice and support accessible to Scotland’s minoritised ethnic communities.

We are deeply disappointed and frustrated to see yet another delay to the Heat in Buildings Bill. Every delay in clean heat isn’t just a delay in carbon savings. It’s a delay in preventing illness, reducing NHS pressure, and improving everyday wellbeing. www.changeworks.org.uk/news/heat-bi...

💡Free webinars to help your business cut energy costs 🔋 Business Energy Scotland is offering a series of free, expert-led webinars to help SMEs reduce energy use, carbon emissions and costs. Take advantage of Scottish Government funding to improve your glazing.

🌱 “If you could give your younger self advice about building a greener future, what would it be?” 💭 We asked our colleagues this question for #GreenCareersWeek and their answers might just inspire your next step toward a more sustainable tomorrow 💚

From making a difference to seeing real impact our team share what they love most about their jobs at Changeworks 💚 Tell us the best part of your role in the comments. #GreenCareersWeek2025 #Sustainability #GreenJobs #Changeworks

Thinking about a career that helps the planet? 🌍 Our Changeworks colleagues share their top tips for starting your green career this #GreenCareersWeek2025 💚 #GreenJobs #Sustainability #Changeworks #GreenCareers #ClimateAction

On October 28th, partners from across the Highlands gathered in Dingwall to launch the Highland Energy Community Partnership (HECP) a five-year project tackling fuel poverty and supporting home retrofit in rural communities.

🌱 Ready for a new challenge? Join Changeworks and help drive real action on climate and energy! Check out our latest roles 👉

We’re proud to share our Deputy Chief Executive, Liz Partington, Programme Manager, Nicola McIntosh, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Miranda Baird and Head of People, Corinne Morrison Gillies are representing Changeworks at Equate Scotland’s “We Build” event today at 3pm.

Over the last three years we’ve provided energy-saving advice and measures to over 215,000 households across Scotland.

At Changeworks, we believe the journey to net zero must be fair. Retrofitting social housing is a chance to cut carbon, tackle fuel poverty, and create warmer, healthier homes but only if tenants are at the heart of the process.

We’re thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Diversity & Inclusion Award and our EcoCosi service has been shortlisted for the Retrofit Accelerator Award at the Accelerate to Zero Awards 2025 presented by BE-ST!

🎙️ Tune in to hear Matthew from Lochbroom & Ullapool Community Trust and Laura from Coigach Community Development Company chat about our exciting new project - the Highland Energy Community Partnership, funded by the National Lottery Fund!

Scotland needs bolder climate leadership. On Thurs 18th Sept, join the mass lobby of MSPs at Dynamic Earth and call for fast, fair climate action that delivers for people and planet. 🌍 ✍️ Sign up: https://bit.ly/4mxIIZF @sccscot.bsky.social

We’ve been shortlisted for the Environmental Social Enterprise Award at the Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2025! 🎉 This recognition highlights our commitment to tackling the climate emergency, supporting communities, and delivering real, measurable environmental impact.

🎉 We’ve officially been re-accredited as Investors in Volunteers (IiV). This milestone reflects our deep commitment to creating the best possible experience for our volunteers.

@changeworks.bsky.social, a leading climate change social enterprise, are looking for a Project Manager who can lead clients and contractors to meet their goals within ambitious deadlines. 💵£36,814 – £40,100 📍Hybrid: Inverness Find out more: tinyurl.com/36ndzfzf #climatechange #energyefficiency

We’re proud to announce that we've been awarded the Silver Investors in Diversity Accreditation! 🌟 This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering a workplace that values inclusion, respect, and equality at every level.

Did you see that more than 5,000 people turned up at Westminster earlier this month to demand their MPs take urgent climate action? Now it’s Scotland’s turn. Join Stop Climate Chaos Scotland's Mass Lobby of MSPs on Thurs 18 September to demand fast, fair action. 🌍📝 Sign up at https://bit.ly/4mxIIZF

Did you know that 13% of Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions come from homes?   #NetZeroWeek challenges us to think about what is needed to reach net zero.   The Heat in Buildings Bill is a crucial step toward net zero in Scotland, tackling one of the biggest sources of emissions: heating our homes.

🌍 Changeworks appoints two new board members to accelerate home decarbonisation across Scotland   We’re excited to welcome Selina Sagayam and Michael Covington to the Changeworks Board. Their appointments come at a pivotal time as we deliver on our ambitious 2025–2030 strategy.

Our CEO Josiah Lockhart joins the Scottish Housing News Podcast to talk tenement retrofits, decarbonisation, and community-led climate action.

Were you forced onto a pre payment meter by your energy supplier? You may be owed compensation if this happened between 2017 and 2023 and your supplier was Scottish Power, EDF, E.ON, Octopus, Utility Warehouse, Good Energy, Tru Energy or Ecotricity.

Will you ask your MSP to get Scotland's climate action back on track?    As part of Stop Climate Chaos Scotland, we're backing the Scotland United for Climate Action campaign.

Our Community Engagement and Energy Advice Services team recently hit its targets for the Rural Affordable Warmth (RAW) project. Through partnership with Citizen’s Advice Bureaus in the Highlands, we’ve combined energy, debt and welfare advice, with fuel poverty alleviation.

The Climate Change Committee’s latest advice on Scotland’s carbon budgets lays bare the challenge of scaling up action on improving energy efficiency and switching to low-carbon electric heating systems across Scotland’s homes.

We have some exciting news… We’ve been awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver Award by the National Centre for Diversity! This award recognises our commitment to creating a culture based on Fairness, Respect, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement (FREDIE).

Social Housing Providers in Scotland are you applying to the Social Housing Net Zero Heat Fund? We are now supporting applications to this critical funding initiative, helping you access capital to decarbonise your housing stock.

We welcome the Scottish Government’s £300m investment to cut energy bills and support home decarbonisation, and its commitment to the Heat in Buildings Bill. Clear targets are a step forward - but delivery must follow.

Do you need help applying for the Social Housing Net Zero Heating Fund? We are offering application support for the Scottish Government’s Social Housing Net Zero Heat Fund, aimed at reducing carbon emissions and energy bills in homes. ✅ Bid development ✅ Technical support ✅ Strategic guidance

Today our Deputy Chief Executive, Liz Partington presented at the Business in the Parliament Conference 2025.

We're seeking a new Administrative Assistant This position plays a key role in the delivery of our Home Energy Scotland Advice Centre services. Day to day tasks include data management, event logistics and record keeping alongside a range of ad hoc activities such supporting with team events.

We are recruiting for a Principal Consultant . We're seeking a motivated and forward-thinking individual to help innovate new approaches and solutions that support the scaling of retrofit and decarbonisation initiatives.

Changeworks has one, clear purpose: to decarbonise Scotland’s homes. Our 2025-30 plan will help decarbonise homes and continue to support those in need like Mrs B who had no heating for weeks to Mike’s EcoCosi retrofit.

We welcome the publication of The Scottish Government's Green Heat Finance Taskforce’s second report, which rightly identifies that finance alone is not enough to scale domestic retrofit.