Tai Ceredigion has been working hard for its tenants in rural areas to deliver alternative sources of energy instead of expensive bottled gas or oil.
The consultation process with tenants and investigations into a green energy pilot scheme at Pontrhydfendigaid, Ponterwyd and Pontrhydygroes villages have been completed, and bore hole drilling has now started on the estates to fit the new ground and air source heat pumps which will bring affordable heating and hot water to up to 48 residents in the area.
The housing association has sustainability and green initiatives at its core and believes investing in the future, and is exploring ways to be more sustainable by providing low carbon solutions for heating and hot water for its tenants and leaseholders.
Drilling work has now started on the estates of Pontrhydfendigaid, Ponterwyd and Pontrhydygroes for the energy efficient ground and air source heat pumps which will bring affordable heating and hot water up to to 48 residents in the area.
Steve Jones said:
“As the climate changes and fossil fuels deplete, we at Tai Ceredigion believe it makes sense to harness energy which is all around us. Tai Ceredigion has been looking at solar panels, air and ground source heat pumps and found that heat pumps which are up to 400% efficient and extract the heat stored in the air or ground are the answer.”
Llyr Edwards, Tai Ceredigion’s Director of Property Services said:
“We believe sourcing a sustainable heating solution not only for today but for the future is essential. Heat pumps are proven to reduce emissions by an average of 50% compared to fossil fuel boilers or electric heating, making them the most effective way of reducing the impact on both the environment and domestic fuel costs. We want to supply the best for our tenants and leaseholders and reduce energy bills without having such an effect on the environment.”
