Social housing: net zero progress report - quarter 2 2024

Project Title: Orkney Housing Association - Fabric First Upgrades

Project Organisation: Orkney Housing Association

Technology Type(s): Triple Glazing, High Insulation, LITU, Hot Water Cylinder Jackets

Location(s): Finstown, Rousay, Toab, Westray, Orkney Islands Council

Grant Value: £111,607

Completion Date: March 2024

Project Headline: This project installed energy efficiency measures in properties across the Orkney Islands

Project Description:

This project included measures installed to a range of properties including a mix of flats and houses across the Orkney Islands and measures installed included triple glazed windows, loft insulation, hot water cylinder jackets and high insulation where required. Fuel poverty is particularly high on the Orkney Islands due to longer heating seasons caused by the colder, wetter and windier climate, therefore improving energy efficiency measures will fundamentally improve the quality of life for households and alleviate fuel poverty.

All of these works will efficiently retain heat and significantly improve the thermal performance of the properties. All tenants have been offered a home energy check and visit, supported by Orkney Housing Association, and new EPCs will be produced for each property.