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Find out moreOur mission is to provide quality homes for current and future generations and be an inspiring, trusted community partner and employer. The improvement work that we do is to make our homes better for tenants and the communities and the environment we live in. We want to share what we've achieved so far and the difference we are making
Cynon Taf Community Housing has succeeded in securing £1.7million from the Welsh Government between 2022 and 2025 through the Optimised Retrofit Programme. This money has been invested in making energy efficiency improvements to our homes by installing solar panels, triple glazed windows, loft insulation and other measures
The investement in our homes has meant benefits to tenants and to the planet. Below are the key figures on what has been achieved so far.
Since 2023, 188 homes have had solar PV panels installed which has resulted on average 25% lower electricity for households.
10 homes have had 5.2kw batteries installed. The batteries have been able to store free electricity from solar panels for households to use during the evening when the sun isn't shining.
93 homes have had triple glazed windows fitted making homes warmer and cheaper to run
117 homes have had new extractor fans installed to help manage air flow in the property and reduce humity and increase fresh air
71 homes had new or topped up loft insualtion. The insulation has helped keep heat in the property for longer and reducing energy use in the home
The energy efficiency improvements have meant increase to EPC ratings in our homes. SAP ratings are used to indicate how well a property uses energy. The higher the rating the less energy the home is likely to use
It is estimated that over 135 tonnes of CO2e is saved each year across the homes which is the equivalent of driving a small car 675,000 miles or 84 fewer cars on the road each year
It is estimated that tenants are saving an average of 25% on their electricity bills after Solar PV installation and 10% on their heating bills with upgrades to windows and loft insulation. This can mean up to £300 per household each year
Our Tenants: At the Heart of Everything We Do
Every improvement we make is designed to enhance your homes, strengthen communities, and protect the environment we all share.
Why Improvements Matter:
We have already made significant progress. From modernised kitchens and bathrooms to energy-saving measures, these changes improve daily life for our tenants and reduce costs.
See the Impact:
Watch these short clips to hear directly from our tenants about how these improvements have made a diffrence to their home and daily lives.
We’re upgrading some of our oldest or least energy efficient homes to help reduce how much energy they use and make them easier to heat.
These improvements will make your home more environmentally friendly and more comfortable now and for future generations of Cynon Taf tenants.
Here’s a video of the improvements to our sheltered scheme Cwrt Alun Lewis
“In the last 6 months I’m saving about a 3rd on my electricity bills which is about £16 a month. The money saved goes to help with the family budget. We don’t have to think about the bills as much. The company was very professional and tidied up after themselves with no problems.”
David
Cwmaman
The improvements we’ve made so far are reuslting in an estimated yearly saving of 135 Tonnes of CO2e. This work is making a difference to Cynon Taf’s aim of being carbon neutral by 2050. We are preparing our homes for the changes to climate in the 21st century by reducing homes and Wales reliance on fossil fuels.
If you are interested in learning more about the works, climate change or how you can make a difference please contact us using the following link