The Newbury-based Sovereign Housing Association has revealed details of its campaign to dramatically increase the energy-efficiency of its homes.

Some 97 per cent of the 7,000 properties now on the association's portfolio currently meet the government's standards for energy conservation, due in large part to a £19 million renovation programme.

Under the scheme, 150 homes received new loft or cavity walls insulation, while new double-glazed windows and doors were installed in nearly 600 dwellings.

Double glazing works by trapping air between two panes of glass, thereby cutting heat loss by up to half and slashing energy consumption levels.

"Reducing energy bills is a great way of saving residents money while reducing our impact on the environment," said Sovereign managing director Paul Crawford.

Summing up the motivation for the project, he added: "It's about getting more involved in the environment beyond people's front doors."

The National Insulation Association has claimed that 13 million UK homes currently have inadequate insulation.

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Author:  Joanne McCabe

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