Retrofit scheme targets Durham households

Lisa Stafford, left, head of Esh Construction's retrofit division, with Wendy John, customer experience coordinator at Esh Construction

A County Durham housing retrofit programme is set to improve energy efficiency and cut carbon emissions in dozens of homes following a new Government-backed investment.

Up to 140 properties across the county will receive energy efficiency upgrades after Bowburn-headquartered Esh Construction was appointed to deliver a £2 million retrofit project funded through Durham County Council and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Delivered over the next three years, the Warmer Homes project will focus on owner-occupied and private rented homes that are off the gas grid. 

Read more