ALIenergy CONNECT
We’re here to help: Latest on energy support available in Argyll
23 February 2021
Over the last few weeks there have been various announcements of new energy and fuel poverty support available. We can help with access to some of these funds, as listed below: Fuel Vouchers: ALIenergy are partners of the Fuel Bank Foundation-through this partnership we can access fuel vouchers for customers on pre-payment meters. These vouchers are valued at £49 in winter and £30 in summer. If successful, within 24 hours the client will …
ALIenergy welcomes new Affordable Warmth advisor
17 February 2021
ALIenergy is delighted to welcome an additional advisor to their affordable warmth team – Eamon King. Having worked in an energy advisor capacity for a number of years Eamon is bringing a wealth of experience to help with the increasing workload on the team. ALIenergy deputy manager Rachel McNicol said “ we are very grateful for the continued support of Argyll and Bute council,.. this has enabled us to expand our advisory team to meet …
Inspiration for a new generation
17 February 2021
In collaboration with a Dunoon-based videographer and a diverse group of STEM professionals, the Education team are putting the finishing touches to a resource aimed at helping raise awareness and inspire secondary school students’ interest in the key subject areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. In early March a virtual premiere-style event is to be held with the video participants and other people involved in its production, …
Argyll and Bute Flexible Food Fund
19 January 2021
ALIenergy is pleased to be working in partnership with Bute Advice Centre, The Argyll & Bute Community Food Forum (foodbanks) and Argyll and Bute Council to deliver the new Argyll and Bute Flexible Food Fund (ABFFF). The fund, launched in January by Argyll & Bute Council, is aimed at tackling financial insecurity for adults and families across Argyll and Bute and offers financial support and wider confidential professional help …
"Cosy Kits" help families stay warm this winter
5 January 2021
As part of a 6-month COVID response project, ALIenergy is helping to provide and deliver "Cosy Kits" to vulnerable families in Argyll. The "Cosy Kits" contain items to help keep out the cold and stay warm, such as blankets, hot water bottles, thermal socks, cold alarm and night light torch, along with energy advice leaflets and other family learning resources. Currently the ALIenergy office is full of boxes and kit bags ready for …
Local energy project in Oban offers better consumer comfort and choice
10 December 2020
More than half of Oban residents rely on electric heating, and a feasibility study completed earlier in 2020 highlighted high levels of discontent. ALIenergy has secured funding from the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES), alongside industry match funding via technical partner Connected Response, to introduce smart control systems for electric storage heaters in around 100 homes in Oban. The new …
New Home Energy Advice Service for Argyll and Bute
2 October 2020
ALIenergy has started a new, two year project, working with Home Energy Scotland, funded by the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme – www.energyredress.org.uk. Argyll Energy Advice Service delivers a home energy advice service to households across all of Argyll and Bute. Assistance is available for anyone suffering from fuel poverty with special focus on off-gas households. Families not connected to the gas grid are often particularly …
Fighting Fuel Poverty with Energy Advice in Food Banks
16 June 2020
With support from The Robertson Trust, ALIenergy is now able to offer energy advice and assistance to people visting local food bank facilities. The advisory service runs alongside our Energy Redress project and focuses particularily on advice and assistance for people using food bank support. Being on hand to chat to clients means our advisors can provide knowledge and understanding around energy use that helps to alleviate the "eat …
Paul Wheelhouse, MSP, visits ALIenergy at European Marine Science Park
9 July 2019
ALIenergy was delighted to host a visit by Paul Wheelhouse, Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands. ALIenergy Manager Lynda Mitchell, Business Development Officer Carole Shellcock, and Affordable Warmth Advisor Jenny McLeish kicked off with a presentation showcasing some of ALIenergy’s award winning projects. These include the pioneering ENBIO (Energy and the Bioeconomy) project with partner Xanthella Ltd developing the …