A Derbyshire partnership has just scooped first prize at the Building Communities Awards 2023.
Private property insulation firm Westville, Amber Valley Borough Council, and Futures Housing Group fought off fierce completion to lift the collaboration award at this prestigious event for a joint venture they completed across Amber Valley.
Over 250 homes benefitted from a mix of high-quality insulation, solar or a combination of the two, resulting in significant energy savings and reduced carbon emissions for hundreds of residents.
The scheme was made possible by utilising grant funding from the Government’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and could not have come at a better time, as we continue to see energy bills soar.
Sean Stevenson, Managing Director of Westville, said: “It’s great to win this award, which recognises how organisations work together to overcome challenges to achieve a common end goal.
“However, the real win here is for residents in Ironville and Ripley. Participating households in Ironville should save on average £315 per year on their energy bills, while in Ripley, it is likely to be in the region of £540 per year. This will make a huge financial difference to them at a time when they need it most.
“The overall success of this project is a real lesson in the benefits of private/public collaborative working, and I’m so pleased the judges recognised it.”
