Cardiff Community Housing Association (CCHA)
Project Details
Cardiff Community Housing Association (CCHA) tasked CLC with completing decarbonisation and retrofit works following the Optimised RetroFit Programme (ORP), funded by the Welsh Government. A total of 51 properties over the first two phases of the contract.
Installation of the works was completed to PAS 2030, PAS 2035, and MCS standards. This included loft insulation, EESS (batteries), ventilation works, and Solar PV. 111.2 kw of SPV was installed across 35 properties. A further 16 properties are to be completed in phase 2.
We wanted to take on a contractor that we knew worked well with us and deliver what we needed to deliver. They’ve been absolutely amazing, and I know that the tenants are really happy with the work that has been done in their homes.
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Decarbonisation Manager
CCHA
Improving SAP Scores
The properties identified for these works started with an average SAP score of 64 (EPC D), and needed to be brought to a higher standard to meet the newest Welsh housing quality standards. The average finishing SAP score was 77 (EPC C) with 8 properties reaching EPC B or above.
Communication
The CLC Bristol branch got involved with the client and the project as soon as possible to establish a great relationship and start close communication – this included the supply chain to make sure the project ran smoothly.
Project Process
All properties received surveying and assessments to evaluate what works needed to be completed. The works were completed soon after the scaffolding was put up, and completed within a couple of days, meaning that residents would be disrupted for the least amount of time possible.
Specifications
Loft insulation
Roof replacements
Solar PV
EESS (Batteries)
Ventilation works
IoT Environmental Monitoring Systems
Client Benefits
Compliance
Properties are in line with government standards of housing.
Lower Carbon Footprint
Featured installations reduce the use of greenhouse gases.
Resident Benefits
As well as reducing carbon emissions, the main goal for the project is to make homes warmer for residents. The loft insulation will achieve this and reduce energy bills. The solar PV and EESS will provide free electricity for residents on sunny days, with the added ability to store energy for later. Due to the improved ventilation, there will be a significantly lower chance of mould developing.
“CLC are the best people that have worked on my house – they were brilliant. I would give them 10 out of 10, they did an outstanding job.” - Resident
Happy Residents
Reduced bills due to less energy needed to heat homes.
Safer Homes
Improved ventilation will reduce chance of mould and related health risks.
