Social housing: net zero progress report - quarter 2 2024

Project Title: Waverley HA EESSH Fabric Upgrades Programme

Project Organisation: Waverley Housing Association

Technology Type(s): CWI, FI, RI, Double Glazing, External Doors and LITU

Location(s): Edinburgh, Edinburgh City Council

Grant Value: £140,000

Completion Date: June 2022

Project Headline: Installation “fabric first” energy efficiency measures into 56 properties, enabling future investment in low carbon emission heating

Project Description:

The project involved the installation of fabric improvement measures to 56 properties in multiple areas within Edinburgh Council. The homes were of a varied archetype and so the measures installed varied between properties.

The fabric measures that were installed, dependent on need/ suitability per property, were: Energy efficient double glazing, external doors, CWI, UFI, Flat/sloping roof insulation and Loft insulation/loft insulation top-up.

These properties were targeted as they were among the least energy efficient from the organisation’s stock, with an EPC rating of E or F. These fabric measures improved the EPC rating, reduced energy bills for tenants and improved thermal comfort for the tenants in their homes.