HC Deb 01 February 1989 vol 146 cc306-7W
Mr. Dewar

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the average annual cost of heating a standard three-bedroom house in Scotland by electricity.

Mr. Rifkind

Estimated average annual costs for heating a standard three-bedroom, semi-detached house by electricity in central Scotland are as follows:

Well

insulated

£

 Some loft

insulation

and draught-proofing

£

 Minimal

insulation

£
Space heating only 235 360 425
Space heating and water heating 325 450 515

Notes:

  1. 1. Costs are calculated on the same basis as the last published (February 1986) Monergy Guides with tariffs updated to the levels operated by the South of Scotland Electricity Board from April 1988.
  2. 2. No standing charges or maintenance costs are included.
  3. 3. The calculations are based on all day heating (16 hours) using modern storage radiators and the figures are adjusted for outside temperatures prevailing in central Scotland.

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