Dozens of our residents to benefit from lower fuel bills

As a result of a recent government grant, we're happy to announce that 57 of our properties for social rent across Watford and Three Rivers will be upgraded to make them more energy efficient, potentially saving residents hundreds of pounds on their bills. 

Watford Borough Council and Three Rivers District Council will share a grant from the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF), to help bankroll a £3m project to improve the energy efficiency of 139 local homes, including 57 that are owned and managed by Watford Community Housing.

This initiative will contribute to the removal of approximately 1.5 tonnes of CO₂e per home per annum and is part of our overall strategy to reduce carbon output and ensure that our homes are sustainable as we move towards our net zero carbon target.

Commenting on the news, John Swinney, our Sustainability lead said: “This is such important work, both for its environmental benefits and the cost-savings it will provide for tenants at a time when prices are rising and money is tight. I’m really pleased that we can provide a service that will actively benefit residents now, but also futureproof these homes for the next generation of customers. It is vital that we continue to work towards net-zero carbon, ensuring that homes are both affordable and environmentally friendly."

Roughly 20,000 social homes across England will benefit from cheaper bills, thanks to the £179m government grant aimed at improving insulation and reducing carbon emissions.