Council homes across South decarbonisation programme. their energy bills.
Kesteven are benefitting “As well as supporting us in The next phase of the project from cost-cutting efficiency our ambition to tackle climate is now underway with Turnor
upgrades as part of a £7.6m scheme delivered by South Kesteven District Council.
Once complete, funding
from the Social Housing
Decarbonisation Fund Wave 2.1
will provide energy efficiency
measures for over 350
households across the District.
Alongside the grant, additional funding of over £3.8m has been met from the council’s Housing Revenue Account.
It is part of the council’s wider work to reduce carbon emissions and tackle climate change to meet its ambition to be net-zero carbon as soon as viable before 2050.
Cllr Virginia Moran, Cabinet Member for Housing, said: “I am delighted that we’ve made such positive progress with our
change, these measures will also help tenants to reduce their energy usage, provide improved living environments and to lower energy bills.
“It is estimated that the energy efficiency measures provided in the scheme could save tenants up to £400 a year on energy bills.
Over 130 properties have
already received solar PV panels,
with other homes benefitting
from cavity wall extraction
and re-fill, loft insulation and
ventilation measures.
45 air source heat pump
systems have been installed
across council stock.
They provide a renewable
energy system that is more
environmentally friendly and
could help tenants to reduce
Crescent in Grantham benefitting from the installation of external wall installation.
All upgrades available through the scheme offer a range of benefits, including:
• Lowering energy bills
• Improving energy efficiency
• Providing an improved living
environment
• Reducing noise for a quieter
home
• Protecting the environment
with a renewable energy
source
Eligible tenants have been
contacted to arrange a home assessment and explore the measures available to them.
For more information about programme, please visit www. southkesteven.gov.uk/ climatenews
