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East Riding of Yorkshire Council and UK Government Collaborate on Energy Efficiency Upgrades

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The East Riding of Yorkshire Council, in partnership with the UK Government, has launched a £3.3 million project to upgrade energy efficiency measures in 700 low-income households and 597 social housing properties across the region. The initiative is made possible through funding from the Department for Energy and Net Zero (DESNZ) and will focus on providing wall insulation, loft top-ups, glazing improvements, heating upgrades, solar panels, and LED lighting to the identified properties. The project aims to improve energy performance ratings, reduce energy bills, and support the government's target of achieving an EPC C rating for all social housing properties by 2030.

Key Takeaways:

  • The project will benefit 700 low-income households and 597 social housing properties across the East Riding of Yorkshire region.
  • The UK Government has provided £1.6 million through the Warms Home Local Grant and £1.6 million to help deliver energy efficiency measures for social housing properties.
  • The East Riding of Yorkshire Council will contribute £3.3 million towards the project.
  • The energy efficiency upgrades will include wall insulation, loft top-ups, glazing improvements, heating upgrades, solar panels, and LED lighting.
  • The council has partnered with one of the 'big six' energy suppliers to deliver the works.
  • The project is expected to start in June 2025 and be completed by December 2027 for the 103 private sector homes, and by March 2028 for the social housing properties.
  • Councillor Gary McMaster, East Riding of Yorkshire Council cabinet member for planning, housing and infrastructure, stated that the projects will play a crucial role in improving energy efficiency, lowering bills, and supporting environmental objectives.

Statistics:

  • £3.3 million: total contribution towards the project
  • £1.6 million: funding provided by the Warms Home Local Grant
  • £1.6 million: funding provided to help deliver energy efficiency measures for social housing properties
  • 700: number of low-income households to receive energy efficiency upgrades
  • 597: number of social housing properties to receive energy efficiency upgrades
  • 103: number of private sector homes receiving energy efficiency upgrades
  • 2025: expected start date for the project
  • 2027: expected completion date for the private sector homes
  • 2028: expected completion date for the social housing properties
  • 2030: government's target for achieving an EPC C rating for all social housing properties

Sources:

  • East Riding of Yorkshire Council
  • UK Government
  • Department for Energy and Net Zero (DESNZ)

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