2019 was a critical year in a decisive decade in setting the direction on climate change actions. One of the results was that many Housing Associations declared a Climate Emergency leading to an increased emphasis on zero-carbon homes. Climate change is an urgent problem that demands swift, decisive action as well as fuel poverty.
Around one in four people in the UK are fighting fuel poverty and millions more are struggling to pay their fuel bills. Another year of inflation-busting energy prices combined with the winter that is around the corner we see a situation where many people will probably have to make a desperate choice between heating their homes or feeding their families.
As it currently stands, a household is official “fuel poor” if it spends more than 10% of its income to maintain an adequate level of warmth.
However, we believe that it is possible to have warm homes and reduced fuel bills which is why we work with Housing Associations to support them so their residents don’t have to make the choice and struggle through the winter months.
We are proud to say we have been working with some of the largest housing associations and local authorities nationwide on remedial schemes where we retrofit properties to become more sustainable through the use of renewable systems which in turn helps to combat fuel poverty.
Once these renewable systems are in place to ensure that they continue to work at optimum levels for the residents it is important they are regularly maintained to maximise savings and continue to help combat Fuel Poverty. This is why as part of our packages we include monitoring and maintenance.
“We are committed to helping Housing Associations combat fuel poverty for our customers, as no one should ever have to worry about whether they can afford heating and hot water. Thousands are dealing with stress and anxiety from unaffordable fuel bills which is avoidable if we just work together to provide a more economically and environmentally friendly energy alternative ” – James Quinn, Head of Ecolution Energy Services
HOW WE HELP CLIENTS COMBAT FUEL POVERTY
At Ecolution we understand that the day to day running of your business is a top priority which is why with our variety of maintenance packages to choose from, we can take away the hassle of managing your renewable assets. We provide everything from scheduled maintenance and servicing to reactive emergency repairs for new and existing renewable systems.
We deal directly with the residents to arrange scheduled maintenance and any emergency repairs, so you don’t have to. We provide you with regular reports of service and will consult with you on any major works required. If you have a variety of systems across multiple sites that isn’t a problem, our bespoke management systems enable us to manage all your requirements.
Not only that but being product specialists, we provide advice and consultancy service for the public sector. We will recommend products for new installations and will even attend newly finished sites to inspect works ensuring they have been correctly commissioned to the highest standard before your residents move in. This service also includes assessing old existing systems that are being considered for an upgrade.
We have over 20 years of experience in the renewables sector and helping housing associations across the UK to manage and maintain their renewable technologies throughout new builds and existing properties.
With fuel poverty and climate change moving to the forefront of international strategy towards a greener future, Ecolution Group are dedicated to aiding the public sector to help meet their sustainability criteria.