The Scottish Government has granted £560,000 for the work from its Net Zero Heat Fund. The fund provides support to registered social landlords across Scotland to install clean heating systems and energy efficiency measures across their existing stock. 

Lesley-Anne Junner, Ayrshire Housing’s chief executive, said: “In the current cost of living crisis reducing energy bills for our tenants is one of the most important things we can do to take the strain off household budgets. Installing more efficient sustainable heating systems and insulating our home is also crucial in helping us meet net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.”

All 17 properties have now received improved insulation through cavity wall and loft insulation, triple glazed windows and insulated doors.  The properties have also received efficient Air Source Heat Pumps, Solar Panels and Battery Storage as well as new alarm systems. 

Ayrshire Housing was established in 2003 through the merger of Carrick Housing Association and South Ayrshire Homes. Since then it has grown rapidly to become one of the area’s leading providers of high quality, affordable rented housing managing 1700 homes in both urban and rural environments.

Lesley-Anne Junner added: “Thanks to these improvements tenants should see a noticeable drop in energy bills and a significant improvement in the comfort of their homes.,’ added Lesley-Anne.

“This is the blueprint we want to use for future investment in our homes and we will be rolling out similar upgrades as funding becomes available.”