MORE SOLAR PANELS SET TO SOAK UP THE SUN FOR RESIDENTS
SOLAR panels will soon be soaking up the sun for Crewe residents as we install more renewable energy systems in our homes.
We’re installing solar panels to 18 homes the area as we assess others to see if they qualify for national funding.
The solar panels will help reduce energy costs for customers as we continue to deliver on our Sustainability approach - ‘going green’ by embracing new technologies to help reduce energy bills, improve the health and wellbeing of customers, and ensure our properties continue to reach the Decent Homes Standard.
“It’s really exciting to be installing more solar panels to properties,” Emma Edwards, Muir Sustainability Officer said.
“We want all our homes to have an EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) of Band C by 2030 and solar panels will help us do that while also making things easier, smarter and better for residents.
“They’ll help take the pressure of high energy prices away, enable us to live up to our Customer Commitment and help residents benefit from green technologies.”
Stock Condition Surveys and other work we do to understand the energy efficiency of your homes, help us decide what work we need to do and where.
We access grant funding to help us upgrade homes where needed.
Homes are checked to ensure they have adequate wall and loft insulation as part of the scheme too.
Electric-heated properties undergo assessments for:
- Replacement of outdated and inefficient electric storage heaters
- Installation of wall and loft insulation to reduce heat loss
- Addition of solar panels to enhance renewable energy use
Mains gas-heated properties are assessed for:
- Cavity wall and loft insulation to improve thermal performance
How do I know if my home might benefit?
We’ve written to homes we identified as potentially meeting the funding criteria.
The next step is to do an assessment on these homes to see if your home qualifies for the grant funding scheme.
We’ll let you know if your home qualifies and tell you know what energy efficiency improvements have been offered, when work might begin and what will be involved.
Where can I learn more?
Visit Sustainability | Muir Group Housing Association to discover more about how we’re committed to enhancing the sustainability of our homes and reducing the environmental impact of the way we work.
