The £1m Illingworth project was funded in part through the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund’s first wave and has seen annual savings of up to £169 for occupiers
Completed by Sustainable Building Services (UK) Ltd in collaboration with Together Housing, work at the Illingworth project in West Yorkshire included the installation of both PermaRock external wall insulation system, incorporating non-combustible mineral fibre insulation, and loft insulation.
The project has been recognised in the House of Commons as an example of the energy-saving potential of retrofitting and decarbonisation works.
Occupiers have saved up to £169 a year
The project was funded in part through the first wave of the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF), provided by the government’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (formally BEIS).
After works have been completed, nearly 70 properties had their energy efficiency values improved, raising their EPC ratings from D to at least a rating of C.
Gary Lawson, managing director at Sustainable Building Services, said: “The energy efficiency upgrades to more than 60 homes in Illingworth is a shining example of what is possible through targeted retrofit investment.
“The decarbonisation of 26m UK homes is critical to meeting net zero targets and we’re pleased to be using our expertise alongside conscientious organisations like Together Housing to enhance the living conditions for thousands of people every year.”
Together Housing is continuing the retrofitting works in Sowerby Bridge
Patrick Berry, director of Together Net Zero, said: “It’s great to see this first wave now complete and residents benefitting from the work that has been undertaken.
“Low-carbon homes mean a lower cost to our residents, which is extremely important in the current world we live in. What’s more, we’ve been able to prepare these homes for more renewable technology when the time is right.
“And we’re delighted to be able to continue this work into the second wave of the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund, doing the same as we’ve done in Illingworth to a further 154 properties and making improvements to more than 2,000 other homes in the area.”
Together Housing has already begun work in Sowerby Bridge, undertaking improvements similar to the Illingworth project.
Cllr Scott Patient, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Resilience, said: “Projects like this are really important, and this level of investment from Together Housing is very impressive as we attempt to tackle the effects of climate change. Having met residents and seen the houses, it’s clear the work undertaken will benefit the community for years to come.”
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