A £1.2million scheme to stimulate demand for energy efficiency measures in homes will be piloted in Harrogate.
Harrogate chosen for £1.2million energy efficiency scheme A £1.2million scheme to stimulate demand for energy efficiency measures in homes will be piloted in Harrogate. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has given £900,000 and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund £300,000. The Local Energy Advice Demonstrators (LEAD) project will be piloted in seven neighbourhoods around North Yorkshire including Harrogate, Stokesley, Pickering, Skipton and Selby. Led by North Yorkshire Council, the scheme will focus on specific streets, villages and neighbourhoods where studies have highlighted priority areas and where interest in tackling climate change through retrofitted schemes has been shown. Households in these pilot areas will be offered a free ‘whole house plan’ – a survey of their homes with advice on what would be needed to make them more energy efficient, such as new windows and doors, or cavity wall and loft insulation. Executive member for housing, Cllr Simon Myers, said:
"Rurality often defines access to contractors, as few are willing to travel into rural areas for a single job, and lack of connectivity also can affect residents’ ability to see the art of the possible with retrofitting – we hope our neighbourhood approach will overcome both issues. "Fuel poor households also struggle to realise opportunities with retrofit but we hope our customer-centred one-stop-shop approach will help to overcome these issues. "We have also taken on board hard to treat homes – terraced homes, solid-walled homes fronting on to footpaths and roads, listed and stone wall buildings, homes in conservation areas, off gas grid properties, and those in generally poor condition. “Without first fixing the basic issues the retrofit energy efficiency measures such as insulation, draught proofing and ventilation, will not make any difference, especially in poor fuel areas.”About 325 plans will be facilitated through the project, comprising in-house assessments, whole house plan development in collaboration with the householder, and elements of design work, leaving the resident with a clear plan of action and next steps to implement their retrofit project. Further information on how to access the scheme will be shared once the programme is up and running later in 2023. Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.
Holiday park expansion planned to meet need for more spacious pitches
Storm overflow investigation to begin on Stray in Harrogate
Ferrari worth more than £2 million spotted in Harrogate
Historic Ripon buildings open their doors for Heritage Open Days
Martin House doctor shares realities of children's palliative care in new book
Work gets underway on new Gail's Bakery in Harrogate
Police explain why more serious charges were not brought in Bailey Chadwick case
Wetherby MP accuses Prime Minister of 'class warfare' over Linton asylum plans
Ripon athlete launches extraordinary Three Peaks charity challenge
New pre-school officially opens in Harrogate
Harrogate street ranger clears Royal Parade after high winds
New ride at Lightwater Valley wins gold at UK Theme Park Awards
Harrogate MP demands review of 'unfair' student loan system
Karen Tyson appointed as new Managing Director at Harrogate Town
Harrogate BID to host free national event to fight retail crime
More than 6,000 attend Harrogate's Love to Be Festival
£500,000 pitch could 'transform' women's football in Knaresborough
North Rigton Primary marks 175th anniversary
Harrogate karate stars win 37 medals at World Championships
Thai tapas restaurant in Harrogate listed for sale
