Home Energy Efficiency
Presentation by Home
Energy Efficiency Project Officer
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Minutes:
Jackie Westerman, Home Energy Efficiency Project
Officer for Argyll and Bute Council provided the Group with a verbal
presentation on Home Energy Efficiency and the funds available to people within
Argyll and Bute. Jackie highlighted that the premise of the Energy Efficient
Scotland Scheme is to reduce carbon emissions to contribute to the Scottish
Governments aim to have 0% emissions by 2040, adding that fuel poverty has been
an important aspect of her work. Jackie reported that the Energy Efficient
Scotland Area Based Scheme is available to home owners or private rented
tenants with grant amounts dependent on property type and personal
circumstances, with awards starting at £8,500 for a flat and a maximum of
£13,500 for a detached property.
Jackie highlighted that from July 2022 until now,
£1.12million has been spent in Argyll and Bute and that more than 130
households in Argyll and Bute have been insulated in this year’s programme.
It was noted that Jackie was
happy to attend any events or talks related to Home Energy Efficiency and could
be contacted by email at: jacqueline.westerman@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Decision
The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning
Group considered and noted the information provided.
(Reference: Verbal report by Home Energy Efficiency
Project Officer, Argyll and Bute Council)
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