Funding from Welsh gov to decarbonise homes
New grant funding from the Welsh government is set to support the decarbonisation of one hundred homes in Flintshire.
The Optimised RetroFit Programme (ORP) is a whole house, pragmatic, approach to decarbonising existing homes.
More bespoke than previous schemes, the ORP considers the materials homes are made from and how they heat and store energy.
By taking a ‘test and learn’ approach, the programme can be used to identify the most efficient and cost-effective ways to deliver the best outcomes for residents.
The programme is available to Registered Social Landlords and local authorities to install a variety of home decarbonisation measures in existing social housing stock.
Flintshire County Council will receive around £5.7 million worth of ORP grant funding over three years and has committed to retrofitting approximately 600 properties.
The Cabinet Secretary said: "By retrofitting existing properties with solar panels, external and cavity wall installation and LED lighting, they will help to significantly reduce energy bills for residents.
"The information we gather from the work will help us to evaluate the most cost-effective ways to heat our homes and help empower people in the future to make more informed choices."
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