Forgitit households are monitored for energy usage and their efficiency is calculated based upon different variables such as the square footage of the home, and all the data is put toward a greater energy consumption metric.
The way that the maximum benefit for a particular year is calculated is based upon the maximum wage base for the year, as well as the applicable COLAs that would apply after the PIA ( Primary Insurance Amount) has been calculated for that individual.
Critics say that it could leave Scotland short of funds - depending upon how the consequential reduction in block grant is calculated - and who does the sums.