Council invests £10million in energy efficiency measures to improve homes for tenants in North Lanarkshire

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North Lanarkshire Council is investing £10million to deliver a range of energy efficiency measures to benefit tenants, lower energy consumption and reduce our carbon footprint.The local authority’s housing and property team will put the money to use this financial year by delivering PVC window upgrades, and installing external wall insulation and solar PV panels.The improvements will make the homes of tenants more energy efficient, warmer and more comfortable.

In addition, the measures will also help lower energy consumption and energy bills.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Nesbit, recently had PV panels fitted to this home and external wall insulation. He said: “I’m happy with the work carried out and hope by having these energy efficiency measures installed it will feel more comfortable during the winter months and help reduce my heating costs.”Convener of housing, Councillor Michael McPake, added: “The need for more energy efficient homes has never been greater and I’m delighted to see a wide range of energy efficiency measures being delivered across North Lanarkshire.“We’re committed to continuing our roll-out of measures to benefit our tenants and help reduce household energy costs and tackle fuel poverty.