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Energy Efficient Improvements for Over 50 Homeowners in Chesterfield

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Chesterfield Borough Council, Marches Energy Agency (MEA), and Eon Energy Solutions have worked together to help residents in Chesterfield make their homes warmer and more energy efficient. Over the past two years, the Council has secured funding through the Government's Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG2) and the EMCAA Domestic Retrofit (DEVO) scheme, enabling the energy efficiency of over 50 homes in the borough to be improved.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 50 homeowners in Chesterfield have benefited from energy efficient improvements to their homes, which will reduce their utility bills.
  • The improvements, funded by the Government's Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG2) and the EMCAA Domestic Retrofit (DEVO) scheme, include insulation, solar panels, air source heat pumps, and smart heating controls.
  • A further 30 homes in the borough have benefitted from energy efficient improvements after the Council secured funding through the DEVO scheme, helping homeowners whose homes have an EPC rating of D,E,F or G.
  • Ann, one of the residents benefiting from energy efficient improvements, reported significant savings on electricity bills, reduced running costs, and improved quality of life.
  • Over PS700,000 in grant funding has been secured by the Council to help improve the energy efficiency of homes in the borough.
  • The Council is committed to supporting those most in need and is doing all it can to maximise external funding opportunities to help households across the borough.
  • The Council aims to become a carbon neutral organisation by 2030 and to support the wider borough to become carbon neutral by 2050.
  • The Council has applied for funding for the Warm Homes: Local Grants scheme, a UK government programme that helps low-income households in England make improvements to their home.

Statistics:

  • Over PS440,000 was secured by the Council through the Government's Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG2) scheme.
  • Over PS583,500 was secured by the Council through the EMCAA Domestic Retrofit (DEVO) scheme.
  • PS4,500 was secured by the Council to remove asbestos required for the installation of energy improvements.
  • 60 homes in the borough have benefitted from energy efficient improvements through the HUG2 and DEVO schemes.
  • 10 properties benefitted from external wall installation under the DEVO scheme.
  • EPC ratings of D,E,F or G improved to C or above for participating homes.
  • Ann reported saving over PS50 per month on electricity bills.

Sources:

  • Chesterfield Borough Council news release.
  • [Chesterfield Borough Council News Release]

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