Phase one of a scheme, which will lead to at least 10,000 homes in Birmingham benefiting from a retrofit energy efficiency upgrade, has swung into full gear as dozens of high-tech solar panels begin being fitted to homes and businesses. Eventually, councillors hope to extend the programme to 420,000 owner-occupied and privately-rented homes. Residents are already seeing the benefits from Birmingham City Council’s ‘Birmingham Energy Savers’ which will see improved insulation and new environmentally friendly means of energy production fitted to thousands of private and council owned homes. The initial phase of the scheme is being funded by the Working Neighbourhoods Fund, and targets vulnerable families in target areas for significant energy improvements. For a typical family household this will lead to savings of hundreds of pounds per year off fuel bills, as well as drastically reducing a household’s carbon footprint. The project will also create and provide training and protect jobs, and support the growth of green businesses in the city. To find details of how this will be funded and a link to the Energy Savers website, go to the Birmingham City Council website.
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