NORTH Lanarkshire Council has marked the completion of the local authority’s first net zero homes.
The 11 properties, built by contractor CCG, are said to present no additional carbon to the environment and ‘maximise’ energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy.
Key features include enhanced insulation, triple glazed windows, air source heat pumps and additional PV solar panels.
The net zero homes form part of a council house project at the Dykehead Road site in Airdrie.
This is the first phase of homes for this re-provisioning site where towers were demolished and are being replaced by 150 new homes. The 11 homes comprise a mix of semi-detached houses, cottage flats, and terraced properties.
Housing convener, councillor Heather Brannan-McVey, said, “I’m delighted to see our first net zero homes available for tenants here in North Lanarkshire. These homes reaffirm our commitment to embracing and investing in new technology that improves energy efficiency and comforts for our tenants, reduces emissions and consumption while minimising fuel poverty.”
CCG MD, David Wylie, added, “The handover of these new homes marks a significant milestone for CCG as they are the first to be completed since we launched our net zero home building standard in 2020. It is fitting that we have achieved this at Dykehead Road, a major regeneration scheme for North Lanarkshire Council who are also one of our largest clients.
“I am in no doubt that the new tenants will see a remarkable difference to their fuel bills, which is testament to our work during this cost-of-living crisis and commend the council for taking the steps forward to wider net zero housing delivery. We look forward to handing over the remainder of the development over the course of this year.”
The 150 new home development costs £25.5 million and is supported by a grant funding contribution of £9.7 million from the Scottish Government.
