Ealing Council has begun work on a major programme to retrofit hundreds of its homes in an effort to cut energy bills, reduce carbon emissions and improve living conditions for residents.
A total of 732 council homes are due to receive energy efficiency upgrades by 2028 as part of the scheme, which targets older properties with lower energy performance certificate ratings.
Most homes are expected to have work completed within around five weeks, with resident liaison officers providing support throughout.
According to the council improvements will vary from home to home but may include external wall, loft and underfloor insulation, new energy efficient windows and doors, upgraded boilers and heating systems, and whole house ventilation to tackle damp and mould. Some properties will also receive new or improved roofs and home environment sensors to help residents manage heating more efficiently.
The retrofit work is being part funded by the government’s Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund, with almost £6.5m awarded through a London Councils partnership. Ealing Council said he has also committed a further £35.5m over three years.
Councillor Louise Brett, Ealing Council cabinet member for safe and genuinely affordable homes, said: “These improvements will cut energy bills for residents across our seven towns and make their homes warmer, healthier and better prepared for the future. Families will see real savings and feel the difference in every room.”
