Orkney insulation scheme open for business

Orkney is to receive up to £305,000 as part of the Universal Home Insulation Scheme (UHIS).

The scheme, administered by local authorities, offers a range of free home insulation measures including loft and cavity wall insulation.

These measures can help households improve their energy efficiency, keep heating bills down and reduce fuel poverty — defined as spending ten per cent or more of household income on domestic fuel bills.