Plans for the £65m redevelopment of the former Diageo bottling plant (for Johnnie Walker whisky) in Kilmarnock have received backing from the Scottish Government for a geothermal heating system that will provide low-cost renewable energy to hundreds of affordable homes.
The Government will invest a total of £5.3m in the HALO project , £1.8m of which will come from its Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme. A further £3.5 will go towards the enterprise and innovation hub that sits at the heart of the project.
“As a responsible, progressive nation, Scotland must also continue to demonstrate strong leadership on climate change,” said Economy secretary Keith Brown . “That is why I'm pleased that the Scottish Government will also be able to support our first geothermal heating system in almost two decades, allowing local residents to access low-carbon energy at an affordable price.”
Global Geothermal News - Thursday, August 10, 2017
