Fyne Homes windfarm helps tackle fuel poverty in Argyll
The association, based on the Isle of Bute, chose to use the £118,000 profits from its recently completed windfarm at Glenbarr to support tenants with their energy costs.
The association, based on the Isle of Bute, chose to use the £118,000 profits from its recently completed windfarm at Glenbarr to support tenants with their energy costs.
Funded by the Scottish Government, the Social Housing Fuel Support Fund has enabled housing associations and co-operatives to make over 68,000 direct interventions for tenants struggling to afford their energy costs.
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Colleagues from across the Borders Housing Network have begun distributing items, targeting those in greatest need. It is expected that around 1,350 tenants will benefit.
Gillian Martin MSP, the Scottish Government’s Minister for Energy and Environment, has called on Westminster to support action to tackle fuel poverty.