Swinton homes now cleaner and greener
Homes in Swinton have ‘gone green’ after undergoing eco-improvements as part of Salix Homes’ commitment to creating cleaner and greener homes and communities.
Salix Homes has recently completed energy efficiency improvements to five properties in Long Street, Swinton after securing £62,500 in funding through the government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF).
The Government has set a target that all social housing should have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of a ‘C’ rating by 2030, as part of the net zero programme to reduce the UK’s carbon emissions, while Salix Homes has committed to becoming a carbon neutral organisation by 2038.
Salix has completed External Wall Insulation (EWI) work on the terraced properties in Long Street, which will improve the energy efficiency of the homes and help cut residents’ energy bills.
Liam Turner, Executive Director of Assets, Growth and Sustainability at Salix Homes, said:
Salix Homes are committed to delivering cleaner, greener homes and communities, and the completion of decarbonisation work at these properties in Long Street, marks another step forward in improving the energy efficiency of our housing stock, which will benefit both our residents and the planet.
Thanks to the SHDF grant, we’ve been able to progress our low carbon agenda, help reduce energy bills for residents and improve the performance of our homes for future generations.”
The SHDF scheme provides financial support to social housing providers and local authorities, to undertake energy efficiency and decarbonisation measures. This can include retro-fitting insulation, upgrading heating systems and installing renewable energy technologies like solar panels.
Salix Homes has also secured £3.3 million in Wave 2 of the funding programme, which will be used to improve the energy efficiency of more homes across Salford.