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This is a unique green investment in Penwithick which will give around 70 homes the opportunity to have energy efficient technology fitted to their homes for free!
The project will provide homeowners the opportunity of a comfortable and economic way of living within the Penwithick area and will be the first step towards reducing carbon emissions and energy bills in Cornwall and will hopefully be the starting point for future schemes.
Ocean Services, working in partnership with Cornwall Council who is funding the scheme, will be delivering the whole project from public meetings to installing the energy efficient technology into the homes.
Phil Smith, Managing Director of Ocean Services, said ‘The Penwithick Retrofit Project’ will be a ground-breaking and exciting project which Ocean Services are delighted to be working on. The project will be a positive move in assisting the Penwithick Community to become environmentally friendly and will be an important step in the delivery of the council’s Green Cornwall Programme.’
‘Ocean Services has extensive experience of installing renewable energy solutions into existing Ocean homes which makes us ideally positioned to be the Cornwall Council’s delivery partner for this project.’
Cllr Julian German, Portfolio Holder for Waste Management, Climate Change and Historic Environment, said ‘The Penwithick Retrofit Project’ is a great opportunity for residents to reduce their bills. Homeowner’s involvement in the Retrofit Pilot is essential for the development of a wider scheme that could benefit homeowners across the whole of Cornwall. The Council is committed to developing a scheme that will provide an opportunity for every homeowner to reduce their energy bills and improve their health prospects at the same time as creating a greener Cornwall.’
Cllr Chris Rowe, the Local Member for Penwithick said, ‘We are privileged to have been chosen for the first pilot retrofit scheme which is taking place in Penwithick. I would like to ask residents that if they have any queries or concerns about the scheme to contact me directly on 07974944683.’
Come along to one of our public meetings to find out more and view the possible renewable energy sources which could be fitted to your home. The public meetings will be held at Penwithick Community Centre and will take place on:
Tues 24th Jan - 6.30pm-8pm
Wed 25th Jan - 10.30am-12 noon
Thur 26th Jan - 10.30am to 12 noon & 6.30pm to 8.00pm
Fri 27th Jan - 2.00pm to 3.30pm & 4.00pm to 5.30pm
To book a place please contact Charlene Matthewman or Simon Hutton at Ocean Services on 01726 874359.
Residents in the Penwithick area should have received a letter from Ocean Services within the next week explaining in detail about the ‘Penwithick Retrofit Project’. If residents cannot make any of the public meetings detailed above, then residents can also request a home visit where they will receive first hand information on the ‘Penwithick Retrofit Project - For a greener future’; this will also allow Ocean Services to assess suitability of their home for the project.
For further information on the project or for any questions please contact Charlene or Simon at Ocean Service on 01726 874359 or email c.matthewman@ocean-services.co.uk or s.hutton@oceanhousing.com
