748 homes across the North West are benefiting from more energy-efficient homes as a major multi-million-pound upgrade programme.
The £22m retrofit project has been delivered to residents of Jigsaw Homes in partnership with regeneration specialists RE:GEN North West, with 748 homes being upgraded.
The project was funded in part by the government’s Warmer Homes: Social Housing Fund (WH:SHF) Wave 3 with additional funding from Jigsaw Homes and is focused on tackling fuel poverty by making sure homes are safe and warmer through energy upgrades.
As part of the ongoing work, loft insulation has been fitted in 524 homes, 446 properties received heating controls and 309 have received new doors and windows. Residents in 182 properties have also benefited from solar photovoltaic (PV) panels to their roofs and 70 homes have received cavity wall installation.
Customer feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with 358 residents responding to satisfaction surveys and 98% reporting that they are either very satisfied or satisfied with the service they received.
Peter Jackson, Managing Director of RE:GEN North West, said: “We’re incredibly proud of what our partnership with Jigsaw has achieved so far. Our purpose is simple – to enhance lives through safe, sustainable social housing regeneration – and this project is a fantastic example of what can be achieved when we work together with a shared ambition.
“Our team has worked closely with colleagues at Jigsaw and, importantly, with the communities we’ve been working in to deliver improvements that make a real difference to people’s homes and everyday lives. Seeing such high levels of customer satisfaction reflects that collaborative approach and the dedication of everyone involved.
“As work continues in new communities across the North West, we’re looking forward to building on this success and continuing to deliver warmer, more energy-efficient homes for Jigsaw customers.”
Gary Heaton, Operations Director of Asset Management at Jigsaw Homes Group, said: “Our priority is to ensure our residents live in warm, safe homes that are fit for a sustainable future so it’s fantastic to see the real impact this programme is already having.
“At a time when many are facing rising living costs, this project is more important than ever, and we’re pleased to be delivering meaningful, long-term benefits for the people and communities we serve.”
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