Sheffield Right To Buy homeowners set to benefit as funds awarded for new retrofit scheme

Simeon Perry, head of EN:Able Communities said: “This is a significant scheme that is truly innovative in its approach, ensuring that every RTB resident on the eight estates covered by it, gets the same access to advice on energy efficiency measures that will make their homes warmer and more comfortable while also reducing carbon emissions.

“We want to ensure that every visit and contact point counts, thereby maximising the guidance provided at each visit and reducing the disruption and inconvenience for each customer.”

As part of the project, all 184 homes covered by the scheme will receive a comprehensive retrofit assessment with detailed feedback from retrofit specialists, including advice on access to grants and support schemes, as well as advice on energy efficiency measures within the home.

The approach will mean that a significant percentage of residents who would otherwise have missed out on energy efficiency measures undertaken on the council owned properties will now be able to receive energy advice and signposting to a variety of energy efficiency measures for their homes.

Councillor Douglas Johnson, chair of the Housing Policy Committee at Sheffield City Council, said: “To help protect household budgets and the planet, it’s crucial we do what we can to make improvements to existing housing stock to ensure they’re as sustainable as possible.”