KNIGHTSWOOD residents welcomed an MSP visit last week to see how a new heating energy centre could save money on fuel bills.

Bob Doris MSP, convenor of the Scottish Parliament’s local government and communities committee, visited Cube Housing Association’s innovative district heating energy centre near Gorget Quadrant.

He also spoke with tenants benefitting from low-carbon “biomass” heating since the system was finished last year.

The plant delivers on-demand heating and hot water to 96 homes and the Gorget district scheme is part of a £10.6 million project by Cube.

Bob Doris MSP said: “I was interested to see how the people of Knightswood are benefitting from environmentally-friendly technology. ”Not only did the visit demonstrate Scotland’s low-carbon innovations in action, but it also gave me the chance to hear from local residents on the very real improvements this has made to their lives.

“Energy efficiency schemes like this are vital to help people manage their bills while also cutting carbon emissions.”

Cube tenant Helen Agnew, who lives in Gorget Avenue, said: “The new heating system has made a huge difference to me.

“We get heating and hot water exactly when we need it without having to worry about sky-high fuel bills, which has been brilliant over the winter.”

Cube Director David MacKenzie said: “We were delighted to welcome Mr Doris along to see how our district heating systems work, and to hear directly from our tenants what a difference it has made to their everyday lives.”