Dr. Mandie Currie Manager

The Manager is responsible for the delivery of all of ALIenergy’s projects, programmes and activities and the strategic development of the organisation; overseeing the Business Plan process and policy development. I am in charge of all operational matters, including the management of staff, resources and finances. I prepare forward budgets and the annual accounts and I manage spend on a day to day basis. Together with the Business Development Manager, I develop contract tenders, new projects and new income generating opportunities. The Manager’s role is supported by the Operational Sub Group, which comprises the Manager, Chair and a Board member, and the Council’s Finance Manager, who represents the Council as an Advisor to the ALIenergy Board.

Work: 01631569195   Mobile: 07919373097 E-mail:

Andrew Hodge New Business Development Manager

Andrew is responsible for managing the consultancy and technical services provided by ALIenergy and also for developing relationships with other energy related organisations. Andrew’s current projects include feasibility studies for wind turbines in the range of 5 to 330kW and Micro Hydropower projects; amongst more innovative planned projects investigating production, storage and use of Hydrogen. For any queries relating to renewable energy, non-domestic energy efficiency or any other energy related projects of a commercial nature please contact

Mob: 07901 102819Office: 01631 569194 E-mail:  

Michael Wall Office Administrator

It is the Office Administrator's job to ensure the smooth running of the office by ensuring project files are kept accurate and up to date administrating project finances, booking venues and services and handling purchasing and procurement. The Office Administrator is also trained to give energy advice to anyone who calls or e-mails the office.

Office: 01631 565183 E-mail:  

Caroline Cuddihy Development Officer

Our role is to give energy advice to householders, communities and businesses, including energy efficiency, renewable energy measures and advice on available grants and funding. We can also provide assistance to groups or individuals who want to develop their own energy saving measures and we prepare and deliver energy education and awareness activities, plan and organise events and roadshows and campaigns throughout Argyll, Caroline also helps to deliver the Affordable Warmth project.

A fully accredited Dwellings Energy Assessor (DEA) under the BRE scheme, Caroline can provide you with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Go to our Advice/Support pages for details.

Mobile: 07901 516106 E-mail:  

Lynda Mitchell Development Officer

Our role is to give energy advice to householders, communities and businesses, including energy efficiency, renewable energy measures and advice on available grants and funding. We can also provide assistance to groups or individuals who want to develop their own energy saving measures and we prepare and deliver energy education and awareness activities, plan and organise events and roadshows and campaigns throughout Argyll, Caroline also helps to deliver the Affordable Warmth project.

A fully accredited Dwellings Energy Assessor (DEA) under the BRE scheme, Lynda can provide you with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Go to our Advice/Support pages for details.

Mobile: 07901510915 E-mail:  

Rebecca May Lewis Benefits and Energy Advisor, AWA Project

The Benefits and Energy Advisors provide free, confidential and impartial advice to those in Argyll spending more than 10% of their income on fuel costs. The advice provided ranges from eligibility and application assistance for benefits, grants and funding; to energy efficiency by reducing tariffs, changing behaviour, and increasing awareness.

Rebecca is currently on maternity leave.

Mobile: 07876 037650E-mail:  

Tara Livornese Benefits and Energy Advisor, AWA Project

The Benefits and Energy Advisors provide free, confidential and impartial advice to those in Argyll spending more than 10% of their income on fuel costs. The advice provided ranges from eligibility and application assistance for benefits, grants and funding; to energy efficiency by reducing tariffs, changing behaviour, and increasing awareness.

Mobile: 07867 681990 E-mail:  

Kirsty Jackson-Stark Education and Development Officer

The Education and Development Officer delivers ALIenergy’s schools energy education programme throughout Argyll. This includes preparing education resource materials on climate change, energy efficiency, renewable energy and fuel poverty and developing and delivering workshops and activities in primary schools. Kirsty also has an overview of ALIenergy’s education activities and assists other education team members in planning and organising events and roadshows in order to get across key energy saving messages.

Mobile: 07825 450260 E-mail:  

Tony Philpin Education Officer

The Education Officer delivers energy education and awareness activities throughout Argyll. Working closely with the Education and Development Officer, Tony helps to support the education function of various ALIenergy projects and programmes, by preparing and delivering workshops on the Science of Energy: energy efficiency: renewable energy and fuel poverty topics. The Education Officer is also responsible for organising and delivering workshops, training courses, events and roadshows for the Affordable Warmth in Argyll project and developing and delivering energy education in secondary schools throughout Argyll.

As a fully qualified and registered teacher with 12 years full time experience in the classroom and post graduate qualifications in education with experience across all areas of the curriculum, Tony is a well known face in secondary education around Argyll.

Mobile: 07762 924745Office: 01631 565183 E-mail:  

David Doherty Renewable Heat Development Officer

The Renewable Heat Development Officer helps to promote and co-ordinate the development of renewable heat markets in Argyll. He is responsible for promoting and providing information on renewable heat and availability of grant funding for households, businesses and community groups in Argyll. David is responsible for the development and delivery of renewable heat and wood fuel education. He also provides support and assistance for those considering installing renewable heat systems, such as an automated biomass boiler.

Office: 01631 569193Mobile: 07798 882244 E-mail: