From the Edinburgh Evening News 18th January 2010 ...

A COMMUNITY project in the Capital plans to appoint six energy advisers to help people cut fuel costs and reduce emissions.

The carbon-conscious North Edinburgh Trust has already been carrying out pioneering work to help families cut their energy costs, make life healthier and do their bit in the battle against climate change.

Now it hopes to appoint a team of energy advisers, drawn from the local community, to help individuals and families get the most from environmental initiatives.

Trust chief executive Jackie McKenna said: "The North Edinburgh Trust's own research has shown that households in the area can benefit from energy use reductions of up to almost half, and make huge savings on their costs, banishing for many the threat of fuel poverty.

"Every household could help cut carbon emissions, and make real savings for families.

"We need to get that message out to everyone, and that's what the energy adviser team will help us do."

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