Melin Homes – Coed Lee

Project description

Melin Homes have eight properties on the Coed Lee estate. The aim of the project was to improve the energy efficiency of the homes, cut fuel bills for residents and reduce carbon emissions. We installed solar PV and External Wall Insulation, new roof and loft insulation.

Project learning

Mrs Morgan has been a Melin Homes resident for over 20 years, she loves where she lives and told us how quiet it is, adding the neighbours are lovely, and you can hear the local school children playing at lunch time. She wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. She kept telling us what a big difference the work had made, how much warmer the house is, thanks to the external wall and loft insulation. After fitting a new roof, we were able to fit solar panels to the house,

Project innovation

We provided residents with a guide to using their new solar panels well in order that they get the most out of what is new technology for them at the moment.

Challenges

You can’t underestimate the importance of Welsh Government funding for projects like this, helping the housing sector achieve a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and lowering bills for residents, helping the sector achieve net zero by 2050. As an organisation we have ambitious plans to improve the energy efficiency of our housing stock, for the benefit of our residents, communities, and the environment.