That the Parliament commends River Clyde Homes, which is based in Greenock, for its investment into one of the largest regeneration projects of its kind in Scotland; recognises that the Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy, Paul Wheelhouse, recently visited with both leaders and beneficiaries of the project to demonstrate his support, stating that this and future projects will be a key priority in the Scottish Government’s forthcoming energy strategy; understands that the £26 million project will also see over 600 properties refurbished with external wall insulation, brand new kitchens and bathrooms, double-glazed windows, and hi-tech security features, as well as a new biomass and gas district heating system, which became operational in September 2016 and understands that this system has drastically reduced residents heating costs; further recognises what it sees as the many financial benefits of the new biomass heating systems, including a 40% reduction in costs of fuel as opposed to oil or LPG systems and supplemental reductions as residents earn Renewable Heat Incentive payments; acknowledges that in many cases, the combination of the lower cost in fuel and the Renewable Heat Incentive payments cover the entire monthly cost of the heating system; further understands that biomass boilers have many environmental benefits including sustainable, carbon-neutral fuel that can be purchased with a smoke-free option; recognises that biomass can be sourced in Scotland, which benefits the Scottish economy, and understands that biomass systems operate at up to 90% efficiency, a drastic increase in efficiency when compared with more conventional systems and that, in many cases, minimal maintenance and checks are sufficient to keep the systems in top shape.