Green heating scams highlighted as new report calls for government protections

Green heating scams highlighted as new report calls for government protections

The Scottish and UK Governments have been told to take action to protect consumers from scams during Scotland’s green hating transition.

Lack of confidence will hamper green heating transition, Consumer Scotland reports

Heating and Ventilation News Lack of confidence will hamper green heating transition, Consumer Scotland reports Scotland’s consumer watchdog has warned people need greater protection from scams and rogue traders if the green home heating transition is to succeed.  In a report published last week, Consumer Scotland has called on Scottish and UK authorities to work with industry to increase householders’…Lack of confidence will hamper green heatin…

SELECT supports call to tackle rogue traders carrying out renewables work

Alan Wilson SELECT, the trade association for Scotland’s electrotechnical industry, is supporting calls from Consumer Scotland to crack down on rogue traders exploiting the green energy revolution. The move follows a BBC Scotland report highlighting increasing complaints from members of the public who have been misled or financially exploited by unqualified installers claiming to offer renewable energy solutions. Alan Wilson, MD of SELECT, said,…

Call for national action to protect Scots in green heating rollout

Consumer Scotland report says more needs done to better safeguard people from scams and unfair practices as millions of home face major changes in how they are heated.