Aberdeen given over £2 Million in funding to make 100 homes warmer and greener
The City Council is one of three Scottish local authority areas chosen by the UK government to benefit from the funding.
£2.2 million has been awarded to Aberdeen City Council to retrofit 100 homes across the county, supporting at least 39 local green jobs in plumbing, construction and engineering, among others.
With this funding, the council will begin a region-wide home upgrade for those living in the least energy efficient buildings, rated EPC C or below - many of whom live in fuel poverty and off the main gas grid – and helping homeowners create their own green energy to power their homes.
Money is also being given to Argyll and Bute and Clackmannahshire councils.
UK Government Minister for Scotland,and Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid said:
“Today’s funding announcement is another example of how the UK Government is working in partnership with local authorities and communities to improve lives and level up every corner of the UK.
“This £3.7 million UK Government investment will support up to 100 jobs establishing Scotland’s first low-carbon neighbourhoods in which homes will be greener, warmer and cheaper to run. This will contribute to Scotland's green recovery, showcasing the UK as a world leader in tackling climate change ahead of COP26 in Glasgow this year."
Aberdeen City Council Co-Leader Councillor Douglas Lumsden said:
“We’re delighted the £2.2 million grant has been awarded to support decarbonisation of the city’s social housing.
“This is an important step towards our Net Zero Vision for the city and will be part of our Energy and Climate plan and is a vote of confidence in our green energy policies.
“The DORIC demonstration project will also give a boost for green job creation as part of the city’s COVID-19 economic recovery plan which involves both public and private sector investment.”