The Scottish Government has extended funding for an energy advice initiative in Livingston.

Almond Housing Association (HA) has secured continued support to allow its Almond Energy Action scheme to continue for another year.

The initiative is a service offering tenants free advice on how to cut heating and electricity bills, as well as keeping homes warm and dry.

It is delivered in partnership with local energy charity Changeworks to Almond tenants staying in Craigshill, Ladywell and Whitburn. Over 250 tenants have used the service since it was created in April 2015.


Chief Executive at Almond HA, George Webster, said: "This is great news, the continuation of funding means that we will be able to help many more of our tenants to control and reduce their energy costs. The ever increasing cost of energy makes it even more important that our tenants can be best informed on how to keep their homes warm at the best possible price.

"Heating and energy costs are a concern for many, not just those on low incomes, and the complexities of sourcing different suppliers, understanding charges and even operating heating systems can be very challenging."

(LM/CD)