Hundreds of Oldham homes to get energy efficiency upgrades

Connolly staff with FCHO Project Manager Dave Thompson <i>(Image: FCHO)</i>
Connolly staff with FCHO Project Manager Dave Thompson (Image: FCHO)
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Hundreds of homes are set to benefit from upgraded insulation under an energy efficiency scheme.

Housing association First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has launched a £3.7 million project to improve 302 properties in Holts as part of its goal to ensure all its homes reach an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of at least C by 2030.

Works will include new roofing, triple-glazed windows, upgraded doors, loft insulation top-ups and improved ventilation.

Jayne Lawson, executive director of customer experience at FCHO, said: "We are committed to making sure all our 11,500 properties are as energy efficient and comfortable as possible for our customers.

"There are huge benefits to the work, including homes becoming more efficient to heat, as well as quieter because of the triple glazing."

The Holts scheme covers 202 houses and 100 flats.

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Contractor Connolly has been appointed to deliver the year-long retrofit programme.

Ms Lawson said: "More and more of our properties will be receiving these retrofits in the coming years as we work towards meeting our 2030 EPC C rating target.

"Those in line for improvements will be contacted in due course."

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