Social Housing Projects

SML partner companies have worked with over 70 Housing Associations and Local Authorities to cut energy bills and reduce carbon emissions through the deployment of solar energy systems. As a leading provider we have been appointed by the Government as a "Framework Supplier" under the Low Carbon Buildings Programme (LCBP) Phase 2 grant scheme.

Ideal Solution for Social Housing

  • New-Build: All new-build social housing is required to meet Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes (meaning a 25% reduction in CO2 emissions). SML's solar water heating systems offer an efficient, low cost route to achieving this target without imposing significant design constraints on the overall build.

  • Existing: Solar water heating also offers an excellent solution for retrofit into older properties. Causing minimal disruption to the existing infrastructure, systems can be installed either as part of a wider refurbishment programme such as Decent Homes, or even when properties are under occupancy.
50% Grants on Solar Water Heating

Housing Associations, RSLs and other social housing providers qualify for grants of up to 50% of the total cost on SML's solar water heating systems under the Low Carbon Buildings Programme (LCBP) Phase 2 scheme. Grant funding is applied to both the cost of equipment - including solar panels, hot water cylinders, controls and system connections - as well as the cost of installation. The deadline for applications is June 2009.

Maintenance and Aftercare Support

In addition to our standard warranties, we offer a comprehensive aftercare support package to our social housing partners. This includes training support to enable maintenance teams to conduct annual checks, fault diagnosis and routine maintenance tasks.


Interested in investing in solar microgeneration technologies?

If you represent a Housing Association, RSL or Local Authority, and are responsible for social housing projects, please call us on 0845 6434270 or email info@solarmicrogeneration.co.uk

 

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Rockingham Forest Housing Association
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Grovelands CP School
50% Funding on Solar Water Heating for Social Housing