Paisley energy adviser crowned fuel poverty ‘Hero’

Paisley energy adviser Kamila Feddek has been recognised with a national award by fuel poverty campaigners Energy Action Scotland.

Kamila, who works for Williamsburgh Housing Association, was appointed a “Fuel Poverty Hero’ for her work advising tenants from minority backgrounds. She received the most individual nominations of any winner at the awards.

One nominator said: ‘Communicating with them was very pleasant, and I especially appreciate their multilingual skills, which simplified our interactions since I sometimes struggle to understand English.’

Paisley based Williamsburgh Housing Association manage around 1700 homes in the town.

‘Through sheer hard work, determination and resilience Kamila has secured tremendous outcomes for people in some of the most difficult of circumstances,’ said Energy Action Scotland chief executive, Frazer Scott

‘Our sector, our members individually and collectively provide incredible service to people. Armed with knowledge, experience, drive and a clear sense of right from wrong these people save lives on a daily basis.

Latest figures from Scottish Government, show that fuel poverty rates in Scotland are now 31%, well above the 2019 figure of 24%. Fuel poverty happens when household is spending more than 10% of their income on energy – after housing costs have been deducted.

Energy Action Scotland’s annual awards are an opportunity for the national organisation – which campaigns to raise awareness of fuel poverty and lobby the Scottish Government to make positive changes – to recognise those across Scotland that have made significant impacts in combating fuel poverty.

The awards were presented at their annual conference in Glasgow.

Picture shows: Kamila receives her award from Energy Action Scotland (EAS) chief executive, Frazer Scott and EAS Trustee Liz Marquis.