That this House congratulates Oban-based charity ALIenergy, on their 25th anniversary; understands that ALIenergy was formed in 2000 with the ambition of making communities in Argyll and Bute more energy resilient; notes however that having recently extended their service to cover the whole of the Scottish Highlands, a move which has seen a huge increase both in the area covered and the population served, ALIenergy is now supporting several thousand of the most vulnerable households across the region; recognises that by working with local and national government, as well as community-based groups, ALIenergy have been able to secure in excess of £1 million for their clients, many of whom are living in the most challenging fuel poverty; acknowledges that because the charity has expanded its range of services, ALIenergy now offers local communities in the West of Scotland and the Highlands advice on the opportunities available to them from community-owned, renewable energy projects; warmly welcomes the success of ALIenergy’s Education programme which engages with local schools to encourage young people to seek careers in the expanding renewable energy sector; further notes that the charity will be holding an anniversary event in Oban on 25 September; and wishes ALIenergy all the very best for the future and wishes them every success in achieving their vision of a world where everyone lives sustainably, where carbon emissions have been cut to safe levels, and where everyone has access to clean, safe and affordable energy.
