Residents are on the money tackling fuel poverty (From This Is Cheshire)

Residents are on the money tackling fuel poverty

11:34am Tuesday 12th June 2007

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RESIDENTS of Old Trafford were celebrating after winning a green' award for an affordable warmth project.

The project, designed by Trafford Council's sustainability team, won the Energy Institute's Nemex Renewables Innovation Award'. It is aimed at tackling fuel poverty and climate change through the use of renewable energy.

Executive councillor June Reilly said: "This award shows that the affordable warmth for Trafford residents need not cost the earth."

Trafford Council worked alongside National Energy Action and Action for Sustainable Living, which ensured a range of people could experience the benefits of the project. Funding was provided by DEFRA, who want to eradicate fuel poverty by 2016.

Six family households took part in the project. Three households were given a gas combination boiler with incorporated solar panels. The solar panels produce over 90 per cent of domestic hot water in summer, and in winter, the solar panels will preheat water by 30 per cent.

The three remaining households received a standard solar thermal heating system. Five households acquired a multi-fuel burning stove, providing the entire house with heating, using wood as the primary heat source.

For more information contact Trafford Council's sustainability team on 0161 912 4691.

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