Posted 11.12.14
Orbit Group will invest £17.98 million into a programme of energy efficiency works to March 2016. Of this figure, £2.18 million is from ECO funding.
This investment is in line with Orbit's target to dramatically reduce fuel poverty amongst its customers, and have all its homes at EPC Band C rating by 2020.
The £18 million commitment will see 2,604 homes being improved to an EPC Band C rating. This will equate to nearly £13 million of lifetime energy savings generated for Orbit customers. Per customer this is £7,700 per household over the lifetime of the measures, with an average reduction on energy bills of £160 per year.
This has a huge environmental impact, with an estimated carbon reduction of 68,000 tonnes resulting from works.
The ECO funding has been received from two different energy companies. In the Midlands, £1,788,000 has been secured from British Gas, with Wates Living Space appointed as contractor. In the South East and East, £392,000 has been secured from EON, with MITIE as the contractor.
John Barnham, Head of Sustainable Investment for Orbit Group, said:
"This announcement isn't just about investing in homes, it's about investing to change people's lives. Fuel poverty has a huge impact on wellbeing as well as wallets - we need to do what we can to prevent it.
"By working with key strategic partners such as British Gas, EON, Wates Living Space and MITIE, I am confident we will fulfil our 2020 ambition of Band C homes for all our customers."
Posted 04.12.14
The latest updates and insights on sustainability within the housing sector from Sustainable Homes includes the following:
The results are out. How did your housing association perform?
The SHIFT Awards 2014 were held on the 26th November and witnessed a record number of leading social landlords measuring, monitoring and improving their environmental performance.
Your chance to have a say - National survey on overheating in homes.
Overheating is impacting more homes as we insulate and increase air tightness. Climate change will exacerbate matters. Have your homes been affected? Have some ideas? Be part of the solution.
Findings from new build conference - building quality homes.
Two national conferences saw sell out attendances in London and Manchester. Expert practitioners and supply chain partners presented case studies, Sky TV were filming, practical solutions were discussed, disagreements were had.
BRE partners with SHIFT.
The SHIFT network extends a warm welcome to BRE.
Click here for more on all of the above.
