The North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub has secured £14million of extra funding to improve another 2,381 properties across the whole region.
A spokesperson said: “The consortium of 22 local authorities and housing providers secured extra backing from the Government for exceeding its targets where other regions fell short. More than £3million of the extra £14million granted will be used in the Tees Valley – and this figure has been further bolstered by co-funding from consortium partners.”
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: “People across Hartlepool, Teesside and Darlington are still being hit by the high cost of energy bills and that is money coming straight out of hardworking families’ pockets. This funding means hundreds more homes will get the upgrades they need to stay warmer, waste less energy and bring bills down.”
The fresh funding follows a successful first year of delivery, where the consortium improved the energy efficiency of more than 1,600 homes.
Sharon Thomas, the Chief Investment and Property Officer of Thirteen – which plans to retrofit a further 381 homes in the Tees Valley – said: “We’re delighted to secure this additional funding, which means we can help even more of our customers benefit from warmer, more energy-efficient homes. By working in partnership across the Tees Valley, we’ll be able to retrofit hundreds more homes, improving comfort, reducing energy use, and helping residents lower their household bills.”
She added: “These upgrades will not only make homes warmer and more sustainable, but will also contribute to reducing carbon emissions and supporting investment in local communities.”
The North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub is funded and directed by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Great British Energy. Strategic leadership is provided by a board made up of representatives of the six Combined Authorities of the North East and Yorkshire. The Tees Valley Combined Authority leads the consortium as the Hub’s host authority.
