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  1. Crisis in energy market plays into perfect storm for consumers

    22 Sep 2021

    by Kate Morrison, CAS Fair Markets team.

    This column was published in the Herald on 22 September 2021.

    Spotlight:
    Consumer, Energy

  2. A personal Net Zero plan can make a difference

    15 Sep 2021

    by Grace Remmington, CAS Policy Officer (Energy team).

    This column was first published in the Herald on 15 September 2021.

    Spotlight:
    Energy

  3. Opportunity to benefit from net zero must involve us all

    18 Aug 2021

    by Kate Morrison, Strategic Lead for Fair Markets.

    This column was first published in the Herald on 18 August 2021.

    Spotlight:
    Energy

  4. Landlords say energy efficiency costs are too high

    11 Aug 2021

    by Katy Haigh, CAS Policy Officer (Fair Markets team).

    This column was first published in the Herald on 11 August 2021.

    Spotlight:
    Energy, Housing

  5. COP26 is a chance to fast-track to net zero

    21 Jul 2021

    by Kate Morrison, CAS Strategic Lead (Fair Markets team). 

    This column was first published in the Herald on 21 July 2021.

    Spotlight:
    Consumer, Energy

  6. Scotland's consumers 'in the dark' over what Net Zero means for them

    19 Jul 2021

    Consumers are supportive of the goal of net zero emissions by 2045, but are ‘in the dark’ over the challenges it will pose in their own lives, a new briefing from Citizens Advice Scotland has revealed.

    Spotlight:
    Consumer, Energy

  7. Small businesses are key to Scotland's bid to reach Net Zero

    19 May 2021

    by Emily Rice, Senior Policy Officer, CAS Energy team.

    This article was first published in the Herald on 19 May 2021, to coincide with the release of our Risky Business report.

    Spotlight:
    Energy, The economy

  8. One third of small businesses worried about energy prices

    19 May 2021

    Nearly one in three (29%) small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK are concerned about energy prices rising, according to research for Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS).

    Spotlight:
    Energy, The economy

  9. Heat Networks Bill will help protect consumers

    23 Feb 2021

    Citizens Advice Scotland has welcomed the passage of the Heat Networks Bill in the Scottish Parliament today.

    Spotlight:
    Consumer, Energy, Money and debt

  10. Heat in buildings strategy must benefit consumers as well as the environment

    5 Feb 2021

    Citizens Advice Scotland has today welcomed the publication of the Scottish Government’s draft Heat in Buildings Strategy. 

    Spotlight:
    Energy

  11. Energy price cap increase will 'hit the poorest hardest'

    5 Feb 2021

    Responding to news the energy price cap is to increase  by £96 for default tariff customers, and by £87 for pre-payment meter customers, Citizens Advice Scotland Fair Markets spokesperson Kate Morrison said

    Spotlight:
    Consumer, Energy, Money and debt

  12. Plunging temperatures shouldn’t mean people falling into debt.

    3 Feb 2021

    by Kate Morrison, CAS Strategic Lead for Fair Markets

    This column was first published in the Herald on 03 February 2021.

    Spotlight:
    Consumer, Energy, Money and debt

  13. Give power to the people to help them save on their fuel bills

    13 Jan 2021

    by Michael O'Brien, CAS policy officer. 

    This column was first published in the Herald on 13 January 2020.

    Spotlight:
    Energy, Money and debt

  14. CAS launches Big Energy Saving Month as 1 in 10 miss paying bills since Covid began

    11 Jan 2021

    Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) is encouraging people to ‘save your energy’ as the charity launches its Big Energy Saving Month 2021 campaign.

    Spotlight:
    Energy

  15. Energy bill 'lifeline' set to be extended and increased

    14 Dec 2020

    Citizens Advice Scotland has welcomed the publication of the UK government’s Energy White Paper, which details plans for what the government describes as a fair and affordable transition to lower carbon power production, heating, industry and transportation.

    Spotlight:
    Energy

  16. New figures reveal a 'horrifying' 1 in 4 homes are in fuel poverty

    1 Dec 2020

    Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) is calling for action as new figures show over 600,000 homes in Scotland are in fuel poverty.

    Spotlight:
    Energy

  17. OPINION: Laying the groundwork - the growth of heat networks in Scotland

    14 Oct 2020

    by Aoife Deery, CAS senior energy policy officer

    This article was first published in the Herald on 14 October 2020.

    Spotlight:
    Energy

  18. Plan to protect consumers in move to net zero

    14 Sep 2020

    Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has outlined a plan to protect consumers in the move to net zero.

    Spotlight:
    Energy, Consumer

  19. OPINION: Let's end the misery of fuel poverty

    9 Sep 2020

    by Michael O'Brien, CAS energy policy officer.

    This article was first published in the Herald on 9 September 2020.

    Spotlight:
    Energy

  20. COVID-19: the impact on energy bills and fuel poverty

    13 May 2020

    by Aoife Deery, CAS Energy policy team.

    NB This column was first published in the Herald newspaper on 13 May 2020.

    Spotlight:
    Money and debt, Energy, Consumer

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