We are committed to achieving EPC C for all rented homes by 2030 and by 2028 in our care homes. Working with the government’s fuel poverty strategy, we want to explore how to support as many leaseholder homes as possible to reach EPC C or above in ways that are in line with lease obligations. We are supporting home energy efficiency through our planned works programme which delivers cyclical works to heating systems, windows, doors and roofs to ensure an integrated approach to the upgrade of our residents’ homes. We are: • Taking a fabric-first approach to insulating residents’ homes • Looking at the shift away from gas heating towards electric forms of heating that can be powered renewably • Using tried and tested components and materials that are reliable and suitable for our residents’ comfort and ease of use • Integrating retrofit works into planned works programmes to minimise disruption to residents and maximise value for money • Investing in education, upskilling and effective engagement for colleagues, contractors and residents. C15 - Distribution of EPC ratings of new homes completed in the last year In 2022-23, we continued to build new homes to a target minimum standard of EPC B and to include solar panels where appropriate. Anchor completed 82 new homes this year. All 82 of these new developments were homes for older people with 43 at affordable rents and 39 low- cost ownership. Of these, 64 were rated at EPC B and 18 at EPC C with an overall average SAP rating of 82.3, which equates to EPC B. Anchor also acquired new care homes during the year, which are of a high standard of energy efficiency, with seven homes being EPC B and six being EPC A. Wharfeside in Otley has been awarded the highest rating of ‘outstanding’ for its asset performance under the BREEAM In-Use International standard. From 2023 we have launched our new target, adopting a Net Zero design standard for all new homes. Where technical, site and cost constraints mean it is not feasible to achieve full net zero performance standards, we will adopt a ‘Green Line’ standard. The Green Line standard exceeds Building Regulations, ensures new homes meet very high fabric standards and seeks to minimise the impact on the cost of running the home as well as future retrofit requirements. Buildings will have solar PV panels and low carbon energy supplies for heating and hot water such as Air Source Heat Pumps, which do not require fossil fuels to be burned.
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