Scottish homes to see new funding for green building products

Written by Andrew Marshall.

Energy-efficient funding is being awarded to five housing developments in Scotland, in order to lower their carbon emissions.

A total of £675,000 will be split between five projects which may now see the introduction of green building products like heat pumps and insulation.

The housing projects, which are situated in areas like Kirkcaldy and Upper Largo, were selected as part of the Energy Efficiency Design Awards run by the Scottish government.

John Swinney, the country''s cabinet secretary for finance and sustainable growth, said it is important action is taken to lower people''s energy bills and carbon footprints.

He added: ''Around a quarter of Scotland''s properties, particularly older buildings, are classed as ''hard to treat'' and the Energy Efficiency Design Awards encourage innovation in designing energy saving solutions for existing homes.''

The Scottish government recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with India to help develop the renewable energy resources of both countries.