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1million for Greener Homes and Cheaper Energy Bills
Posted on 06/08/09
The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has this week announced that Charnwood Neighbourhood Housing and Charnwood Borough Council have been successful in their bid for 1,062,500 to insulate 1,250 homes over 2 years.
Charnwood is one of only three social landlords in the East Midlands to receive this funding to help insulate social homes reducing fuel bills for tenants and cutting carbon emissions.
The Social Housing Energy Saving Programme (SHESP), first announced in Aprils 2009 Budget, will provide cavity wall insulation for thousands of homes. The initiative forms part of the governments Housing Stimulus Package.
The funding, payable over two years, is expected to insulate up to 110,000 difficult-to-fill homes. It is anticipated that works will start this summer.
The funding made available will achieve a number of aims:
- an increase in the number of homes that have cavity insulation
- an overall improvement in the SAP (energy) ratings
- a reduction in carbon emissions.
Commenting on the successful bid, Steve Wilson, Director of Investment, Repairs and Regeneration of Charnwood Neighbourhood Housing: This is a fantastic result, with 1250 homes benefiting from this investment, which will assist in reducing tenants heating bills, helping the environment and providing our tenants with more comfortable homes. This result also demonstrates the successful partnership between Charnwood Neighbourhood Housing and the Council. By working together we were able to access this additional funding that will have a positive impact for many of our customers".
Cllr. John Bush (Conservative councillor for Wreake Villages), Charnwood Borough Councils Lead Member for Housing and Health, said: This is really good news for our tenants, as they will benefit from cheaper fuel bills and warmer homes. Housing is one of the Councils main priorities and we will continue to look at every opportunity to apply for additional funding to improve our homes for the benefit of tenants.
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