Grant received for eco-friendly renovation of a Sheffield redevelopment project

In a significant move towards reducing carbon emissions, the Department of Energy Security (DESNZ) and Net Zero have provided over £257,000 to retrofit 184 Right to Buy (RTB) properties in Sheffield. This funding is intended to ensure that a significant number of residents who would have missed out on energy efficiency measures on council-owned properties can now benefit from them.

The funding has been accepted by Sheffield Local Energy Advice Demonstration (LEAD), a consortium consisting of Efficiency North, EN:Able Communities, Sheffield City Council, and Groundwork. The scheme for retrofitting Right to Buy properties in Sheffield, led by Sheffield LEAD, places a focus on ensuring every resident on the covered estates receives the same access to energy efficiency advice.

Simeon Perry, head of EN:Able Communities, emphasized the importance of making every visit and contact point count, with the aim of maximizing the guidance provided at each visit and reducing disruption and inconvenience for each customer. He also stated that the scheme is innovative in its approach, ensuring every RTB resident on the eight estates covered gets the same access to energy efficiency advice.

Sheffield LEAD's unique approach centers the property owner in the decision-making process, distinguishing it from traditional retrofit assessment action plans. The money will be used to provide energy efficiency advice for RTB property residents.

Last year, more than four-fifths of UK homes were still heated by gas boilers, accounting for 21% of total carbon emissions. The project aims to lower carbon emissions in England by retrofitting 184 Right to Buy properties in Sheffield, as part of a larger effort to transition homes away from gas boilers and reduce carbon emissions.

Simeon Perry, head of EN:Able Communities, further stated that the scheme's innovative approach prioritizes every visit and contact point, aiming to provide the most guidance possible while minimizing disruption for property owners.

The project is expected to have a positive impact on the local community in Sheffield, providing energy-efficient homes and contributing to a greener future.