Thousands home in on green advice

HUNDREDS of homes have been given free or discounted insulation as part of a scheme to produce greener homes.

In the opening weeks of the Scottish Government's 15 million Home Insulation Scheme, 782 households in Edinburgh have been referred for free or discounted cavity wall or loft insulation, with a further 2,788 local households receiving personalised energy saving advice and greener home energy reports.

As part of the Scottish Government's recent budget, next year's funding for the scheme will be increased to 25m, including 10m for a universal access scheme offering free insulation measures to around 90,000 homes.

Housing and communities minister Alex Neil said: "People are being given the opportunity to do their bit for the environment.

"Importantly, this is helping make homes warmer and reduce fuel bills."