NIFHA Press Room
Oaklee launch a new Tenants' Guide to Saving Energy, Money and the Environment
Friday 22 January 2010
Oaklee Homes Group, in association with the Energy Saving Trust, has produced a new guide for Oaklee tenants on saving energy, money and the environment.As one of the leading Housing Associations in Ireland, Oaklee is aware of the significant challenges of global warming and fuel poverty. The extreme fluctuations in the cost of heating oil, natural gas, and electricity over recent years have reinforced the need to reduce energy usage. In doing so, we will all be able to reduce our impact upon the environment and save money on our energy bills.
Oaklee has already taken a number of steps to promote energy saving, including being the first Association in Northern Ireland to appoint a dedicated member of staff to focus on energy management.
All of Oaklee schemes are built to the highest of standards. The organisation continually searches for ways to improve energy usage in existing schemes, including upgrading insulation, improving lighting and piloting renewable technologies such as solar panels.
 | However, in order to make the most impact, Oaklee realise it is vital to educate, encourage and empower all of our tenants to take action to reduce energy consumption. For this reason Oaklee worked closely with the Energy Saving Trust to develop the booklet (cover pictured left), which is intended to give information on the different areas where energy savings can be made. Brian Rankin, Energy Officer for Oaklee, commented, “Oaklee would like to encourage our tenants to give consideration to the energy saving recommendationsin the booklet. We might not be able to control the cost of heating oil, natural gas and electricity, but we can take action to reduce our energy consumption so that we can all save energy, money and the environment.” |
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Notes to Editor
Oaklee Homes Group in association with the energy saving trust have produced a new guide for Oaklee tenants on saving energy, money and the environment. To receive a copy please contact the Oaklee Services Centre on 0845 073 0005
Oaklee Housing Association is a voluntary non-profit organisation, which provides and manages quality social housing, care and support services to meet a wide range of needs. These include sheltered housing for older people, general family housing, mature singles and also people with special needs.
For additional information about the Tenants’ guide to saving energy, money and the environment, please contact Jenny Sharp at (028) 9044 1380 or by e-mail jennys@oaklee.org.uk
