Environmental sustainability
Housing is one of the largest contributors to the production of CO2 emissions. To reduce this and help the Council achieve their carbon neutral ambition, substantial investment has taken place to improve energy efficiency levels within all our traditional and non-traditional build properties.
97% of our general need properties have high efficiency gas boilers with modern controls and magna cleans installed. All our properties have double glazing, cavity wall insulation and high levels of loft insulation.
Our average Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) for council housing has increased from 71.24 in 2018 to 72.88 which is a Band C. This is above the national average for England and Wales of 66. This is a Band D.
The partnership with E.on has resulted in 1690 properties having Solar PV installations, as well as a small number of Air Source Heat Pumps installations. This has resulted in a reduction with the level of CO2 emissions from our housing stock.
In tandem with the investment in our properties, we will support our tenants in addressing fuel poverty and enable them to financially benefit. The installation of any equipment or alternative technologies must not increase their energy bills, especially during the cost of living crisis. Tenants will also be supported to make best use of the appliances in their home.