Energy improvement works
Information for residents in homes with low energy efficiency
We are carrying out works to improve the energy efficiency of our residents’ homes through our Sustainable Homes programme.
Our focus is on homes with lower energy efficiency (EPC ratings) to bring them up to an EPC rating of C or above.
We are writing to residents whose homes are eligible – so if you’re visiting this page, you’ll have received a letter and want to find out more.
Here you will find information about the types of works, how we will carry these out, and the benefits to you.
What’s the benefit?
Energy improvement works will help to:
- Reduce carbon emissions in the environment
- Reduce heat loss and energy use
- Improve air quality and temperature inside homes
- Reduce noise from outside
Did you know?
On average, properties with a ‘D’ EPC rating use 30% more energy than those rated as a ‘C’.
Most heat loss from your home is from:
- 25% roof
- 33% walls
- 18% windows
- 10-20% floor
Residents who have had these works say:
“I would say to another resident who’s thinking of having the work done to go for it. There may be a little bit of disruption, but the benefit of it is so so so worthwhile.” Emma
“Since this work has been done, it has made such a difference. The house is so much warmer and also in the summer months when it was really hot, it stayed cool.” Viv
“Any disruption is surpassed by what you’re going to get at the end of it.” Alan
Energy works: Alan’s story
In this video Alan shares his experience of the energy works we carried out at his home.
