Social housing: net zero progress report - quarter 2 2024

Project Title: From Rationing to Rationality – the Introduction of Whole House Heating and Ventilation

Project Organisation: Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association

Technology Type(s): ASHP

Location(s): Skye and Lochalsh, Highland Council

Grant Value: £267,040

Completion Date: March 2024

Project Headline: Providing Clean Heating and reduced energy bills to 30 homes on the Isle of Skye

Project Description:

This project provided clean heating to 30 homes across the Isle of Skye, of varied archetype. The properties were previously heated with either inefficient storage heating, sold fuel heating and oil boilers. All properties had their heating systems replaced with ASHPs.

The aim of the project was to alleviate fuel poverty and improve comfort levels in tenant's homes. The project also aimed to improve the EPC of the properties from band D to band C.