Moray insulation programme rolled out by Osprey Housing

A MAJOR £120,000 loft insulation programme is being rolled out across Moray.

Tenants in 309 Osprey Housing homes will benefit from the project with 300 getting loft insulation 'top-ups' and nine getting 'room in roof' insulation which includes sloping walls.

Properties in Elgin, Dufftown, Keith, Buckie, Findochty, Portgordon, Turriff and Fraserburgh have been chosen for the project due to their age and suitability.

Osprey is working with contractor Everwarm on the project, which is scheduled for completion this Autumn.

Jane McWhirr, Osprey Sustainability Officer, said: ‘‘I’m really pleased we were successful in getting this project funded.

"These measures will greatly improve the living experience for tenants in these properties, with enhanced warmth and energy efficiency.

"Reducing energy consumption in our homes is a major priority for Osprey, and upgrading insulation improves the fabric of the building, allows better heat retention, and helps reduce the risk of damp and mould."

The upgrades have been made possible by the Scottish Government’s Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme’s Social Housing Net Zero Heat Fund.

That saw Osprey Housing awarded £340,000 to help replace electric storage heaters in 61 properties with more sustainable air source heat pumps.

That project, which started in 2021, is now complete, and the social landlord is now following up with the insulation programme.

Ms McWhirr added: "Taking a fabric-first approach means we’re prioritising work like this that will decrease the energy demand of our homes."

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