Bolsover District Council Invests £1.65 million in Energy-Efficient Council Housing

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Bolsover District Council is set to make significant improvements to its council housing stock, with plans to invest £1.65 million in energy-efficient measures. The funding will be used to install air source heat pumps, solar panels, and batteries in approximately 90 council-owned homes that currently perform below the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C. The project is being partially funded by a £811,065 grant from the Government's Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund, with the Council matching the grant with its own funds.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Council will invest £1.65 million in energy-efficient measures for its council housing stock.
  • The funding will be used to install air source heat pumps, solar panels, and batteries in approximately 90 council-owned homes.
  • The project is being partially funded by a £811,065 grant from the Government's Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund.
  • The Council will match the grant with its own funds, contributing £838,236.
  • The aim is to improve the EPC rating of the properties to at least C and reduce household bills for tenants.
  • The work must be completed by 31 March 2028.

Statistics:

  • £1.65 million investment in energy-efficient measures for council housing.
  • £811,065 grant from the Government's Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund.
  • £838,236 Council contribution to match the grant.
  • Approximately 90 council-owned homes to be improved with energy-efficient measures.
  • Target EPC rating of at least C for the improved properties.
  • Deadline for completion of the project: 31 March 2028.

Sources:

  • Bolsover District Council news release.
  • UK Government's Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund.