Social housing: net zero progress report - quarter 2 2024

Project Title: Hebridean EWI Plasterfield

Project Organisation: Hebridean Housing Partnership (HHP)

Technology Type(s): EWI

Location(s): Plasterfield, Isle of Lewis, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

Grant Value: £367,500

Completion Date: Projected March 2025

Project Headline: Project involving installation of external wall insulation into 30 detached properties in Plasterfield on the Isle of Lewis

Project Description:

All properties are dense concrete block cavity construction and were built in 1948, there are known issues with these properties due to the construction restricting the ability to remove condensation. Due to this, external wall insulation has been deemed the most suitable form of insulation.

The project aims to contribute to reductions in fuel bills, reduce the energy demand of the properties, reduce carbon emissions and improve tenants’ comfort, health and wellbeing.

As part of a separate parcel of works, Hebridean Housing Partnership will replace the existing heating with ASHPs and provide additional ventilation systems controlled by relative humidity controls to ensure improved air quality.