Leeds City Council Secures £16.8m for Net Zero Homes Plan
Leeds City Council has received a significant boost for its sustainability efforts. The council has been awarded £16.8m to fund its ambitious 'Net Zero Homes Plan'. This comes after the council successfully helped over 900 households with a £9.5m retrofit scheme in 2022.
The funding will enable the council to tackle fuel poverty, a pressing issue in Leeds. In 2020, one in six households struggled with high energy bills due to inefficient homes. The 'Net Zero Homes Plan' aims to make homes cheaper to live in and more sustainable. The council will install low carbon heating and address heat loss in residential buildings.
To support this initiative, an established one-stop-hub will provide advice to homeowners and landlords. This hub will guide them through sustainable home upgrades, ensuring a greener and more affordable future for all.
Leeds City Council's 'Net Zero Homes Plan' is set to transform the city's residential landscape. With £16.8m in funding, the council will work with various stakeholders, including the private sector and community groups, to improve homes and combat fuel poverty. The plan's success will depend on effective collaboration and the engagement of all parties involved.
