Island residents in ɬ who receive a Council Tax reduction may qualify for help with electricity costs this winter, thanks to the Scottish Government’s Island Cost of Crisis Emergency Fund.
ɬ Council received £145,000 from the fund to support island communities and is focusing this assistance on energy costs during the colder months.
To deliver this support, the council has partnered with local energy charity ALIenergy to offer a £77 payment to eligible applicants towards electricity costs, alongside their free energy advice service.
This support is only available for a limited time—register with ALIenergy by the end of February 2026 to benefit.
To apply, please contact ALIenergy directly by emailing enquiries@alienergy.org.uk or visiting their .
Councillor Jim Lynch, the council’s Policy Lead for Economic Development, Islands and Rural Communities, Housing, said: “Heating your home in the winter can be an extremely challenging time for households, especially with rising energy costs. This funding is here to make a real difference and help ease the pressure on family budgets.
“If you think you might be eligible, please don’t wait—get in touch with ALIenergy and take advantage of this support. Even if you’re unsure, their team can provide free advice and guidance to help you manage your energy bills and stay warm this winter.”
Rachel McNicol, Chief of Operations at ALIenergy, said: “We are delighted to be working with ɬ Council to offer support to island residents. We are inviting eligible households to contact us when they receive communication from the council telling them they are eligible for the £77 voucher.”
ALIenergy has supported residents of ɬ for over 25 years with energy-related issues. Their services include:
- Helping you understand bills, tariffs, and meters to ensure you are on the correct tariff for your heating system
- Advice on checking bill accuracy and payment options
- Guidance if you have energy debt
- Tips on using heating and appliances efficiently to save energy
- Checking eligibility for national schemes for heating replacements, insulation, and renewable technologies
- Sourcing funding for replacement white goods (washing machine, cooker, fridge-freezer)
- Advice on dampness and condensation
For more information, please contact ALIenergy today and take advantage of this support before the deadline.
