Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council, GB installed low-carbon energy infrastructure for tenants

Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council, GB low-carbon energy

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Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council developed the High-rise Energy Infrastructure for Gateshead Housing Tenants (HEIGHTs) pilot project to reduce carbon emissions and energy costs for residents. The HEIGHTs project involved installing low-carbon heating systems and replacing old electric storage heaters in seven local high-rise blocks. The Council also installed new windows, facades, and roof insulation to help reduce the heat loss for tenants.

Facilities & Infrastructure Citizen Services Energy Solutions Utilities Pilot / POC

Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council, GB

Metropolitan council in England

United Kingdom

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Gateshead Council reaching new heights to reduce heating costs for residents - Gateshead Council

More than 600 homes in Gateshead are benefiting from cheaper heating bills thanks to a pioneering project from Gateshead Council.

Project Succeeded

Tenants in Regent, Ripley, Barford, Stretford, Willerby, Acomb and Bedale Courts are benefiting from savings of between 10 to 20% on their heating bills.

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