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Social housing provider 54North Homes has appointed Equans to make 98 flats in Leeds more energy efficient.
St Mary’s Court and St Mary’s Close in Chapeltown, as well as Wood Lane Court in Headingley, will undergo significant energy improvement work to make the homes warmer and more affordable to heat.
Sean Corcoran, Regional Director at Equans UK & Ireland, commented: “Much of the carbon produced nationally comes from our existing homes, so projects like this are vitally important when it comes to meeting the UK’s net zero ambitions. This improvement work will also bring huge benefits for the residents living in these homes by helping to ease the strain of paying expensive energy bills, whilst also making sure their home is a comfortable environment to live in.”
Joanna Chambers, Director of Assets and Growth at 54North Homes, said: “We are delighted to see these energy efficiency works taking place and are working closely with our customers to explain the benefits and minimise any disruption.
“We are firmly committed to ensuring that all our homes are as healthy, energy efficient and affordable to run as possible. This marks an important step on our roadmap towards ensuring all our homes are a minimum EPC C by 2030, in line with government targets.”
Equans and 54North Homes will also work in partnership with expert housing consultants Michael Dyson Associates on the regeneration of the apartment blocks.
Work on the homes is due to be completed in February 2025.
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