Dundee’s city centre penguins have been dressed up in cosy scarves to mark the launch of Cold Homes Week.
As part of their mission to make local homes warmer while slashing energy bills, Dundee-based Sustainable Energy Scotland wrapped scarves around the Antarctic birds to raise awareness of those facing the stark choice of ‘eat or heat’.
Coinciding with the launch of the national campaign, managing director Callum Milne said: “Dressing up penguins may look like a bit of fun but as temperatures once again drop across the city, we are eager to highlight the very real problem facing hundreds of people across Dundee and beyond.
“Around 33% of Dundee households are now suffering from fuel poverty and one in five families throughout the UK have to make the unbelievable choice between eating or heating which is simply unacceptable.”
Thanks to Government-driven energy efficient grants, Sustainable Energy Scotland has now insulated around 750 homes within Dundee and Angus for free.
The grants are available to everyone on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cold Homes Week aims to raise awareness of the suffering of the ‘fuel poor’.
To arrange a free advice appointment through SES, telephone (01382) 621681 or register online at www.sescotland.co.uk/FREE3.