Green light for £95m energy efficiency plans in Bristol

Up to £95million will be invested across Bristol to improve energy efficiency in hundreds of homes, cutting the city’s carbon footprint in the run-up to it becoming European Green Capital next year, writes Bristol 24-7.

Councillors on George Ferguson’s cabinet last night (16/1) approved plans for a programme of energy-efficiency measures for the council’s social housing stock, as well as private housing, that could see an annual carbon dioxide saving of up to 17,900 tonnes, £3.5m savings on residents’ annual energy bills and a reduction of up to 5% in the city’s annual domestic gas use.

A Green Deal Provider partner, or partners, are expected to be appointed for four years with an overall ‘Green Deal’ offer made this summer.

Read more on this story at Bristol 24-7

Bristol and Bath based communications agency Content Coms is at the forefront of the South West business scene. If you’ve enjoyed our article, how about reading more of our topical news and features?