New project underway to better insulate homes in North Yorkshire
It is hoped it will help reduce bills and cut carbon emissions
A huge project's getting underway to better insulate homes and help cut energy costs for people living in York.
Groups - including the Council, University and North Yorkshire Mayor came together to bid for funding for YorEnergy - which'll help people with things like installing heat pumps and solar panels.
YorEnergy is an all-in-one service to guide residents through the process. This includes free advice on the best energy-saving options for new and existing homes.
The partners are part of a consortium that are collaborating in the Retrofit One Stop Shop York project whose key focus is on producing smart, low-carbon energy systems to help achieve net-zero targets in York.
The consortium partners were successful in obtaining funding from Innovate UK to deliver the Retrofit One Stop Shop York project. The consortium partners are led by City of York Council and also include York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, Brightsparks Agency Ltd, Energy Systems Catapult Limited, Wrapt Homes Ltd, University of York, York Community Energy CBS Limited, and Abundance Investment Ltd.
David Skaith, York and North Yorkshire Mayor, said: “We want residents to be able to afford to heat their homes so that they feel warm and safe. By retrofitting homes, we can help residents achieve the comfort they want in their homes, and by maximising energy efficiency, achieve this in a way that helps York and North Yorkshire achieve its commitment to net zero by 2034. The YorEnergy project will empower York householders to make impactful changes to their properties thanks to this new online service which provides access to expert advice and services.”
Pauline Stuchfield, Director of Housing at City of York Council, said: ''To identify the right Government grants for you, now is the time to speak to YorEnergy about which energy-efficient solutions will suit and upgrade your home. This tailored advice from YorEnergy will help eligible residents achieve a healthier, warmer and more sustainable living space.’’