Rubbish move slashes energy bills
RESIDENTS in a Dunfermline development are paying just one third of the amount others in the city are having to shell out for their energy bills.
It’s all thanks to the city’s district heating system, and homeowners in the Linen Quarter are reaping the benefits as their average annual heating costs are coming in at just £530.
British Gas recorded that, based on the government’s Energy Price Guarantee rates, those living in one- and twobedroom properties are paying around £1,712 per year.
The system launched in 2010 and is operated by Fife Council, it uses gas created by degraded waste, such as food scraps and grass cuttings from the brown bins, and converts it into electricity and heat. Similar schemes across the country are expected to play a key role in the Scottish Government’s decarbonisation plans.
Alan Baxter, of LSL Land & New Homes, agents for The Linen Quarter, said: “When we joined the Dunfermline district heating system in 2020, we were the largest private development to do so, as we wanted to provide residents with the opportunity to access a more sustainable energy source at reduced costs.
“We are seeing the benefits of this decision even more clearly as traditional energy costs continue to rise.
“The Linen Quarter is a stunning development with each apartment individually designed to create bespoke spaces that incorporate the architectural significance of the original building.
“When factoring in the average annual energy cost savings of more than £1,000, these homes really elevate to an incredible opportunity for potential buyers.”
The properties, 157 apartments are being created in total, are supplied with heating and hot water from a central source, with access to a Google Nest smart home device to control their usage like a traditional system.