Kirsty MacLeod, Energy Advice Manager at Tighean Innse Gall (TIG), has been presented with the prestigious Fuel Poverty Hero Award 2024 at the annual Energy Action Scotland Conference.
The award is given to someone who has made a significant impact and contribution toward tackling fuel poverty in Scotland.
Kirsty has worked with, and supported, thousands of fuel poor and vulnerable households in the Outer Hebrides for over 14 years.
She leads the energy advice service team at TIG, dedicated to helping people lower their household energy costs by drawing on a wealth of knowledge and extensive access to resources.
Kirsty was responsible for the Western Isles’ most comprehensive report on fuel poverty, Affordable Warmth at Home in the Western Isles, which emphasised the ongoing challenges faced by households as they try to stay warm amid rising energy costs, harsh weather conditions, and older housing stock.
The report emphasised the worrying level of self-rationing that is taking place,
and the detrimental effect it is having on people’s lives.
Donna Smith, chief executive of TIG, said: “Kirsty has a natural rapport with clients
and her can-do approach despite the often frustrating and challenging nature of her
work is an example of her commitment to improving housing conditions and reducing
fuel poverty in the Outer Hebrides.
“Kirsty truly deserves this recognition, and I am honoured to be able to work with her every day.”
Isles’ energy advisor recognised for work in combating fuel poverty
20 November 2024
