Energy upgrade programme nearing completion for nearly 200 homes in Oldham

Nearly 200 homes in Oldham are set to benefit

First Choice Homes Oldham said the scheme has upgraded 118 properties in Chadderton and 78 in Shaw, with work now around 95 percent complete. Final works are due to be finished later in May.

Contractor Connolly has carried out improvements including upgraded loft and wall insulation, triple glazed windows, insulated doors and new ventilation systems.

The project forms part of a wider plan to ensure all homes managed by the housing provider reach at least an Energy Performance Certificate rating of C by 2030.

Olivia Greenhalgh, sustainability manager at First Choice Homes Oldham, said the organisation is continuing to invest in improving housing stock. She said, “We really pleased to be finishing this phase of our retrofit programme but the work does not stop there.

“FCHO is investing more than £18 million in this financial year on improving even more homes so they are energy efficient and comfortable for our customers.

“This means retrofit work is coming to our properties in Saddleworth, Holts Village and Alt in the coming year and more information will be released on this soon.”

She added that the upgrades are already helping some residents reduce their energy costs. She said one resident reported a drop in winter gas bills from between £40 and £50 per week to around £20 after the work was completed.