Sarah Townsend
The £4m project involved the construction of 19 eco-friendly, five-bedroom properties on behalf of Oldham Council, which has agreed to buy the scheme.
The development by regeneration and energy specialist Engie is located on Ashton Road and Lee Street in Primrose Bank, Oldham. Each property has been designed to feature renewable energy equipment including photovoltaic solar panels and modern electrical heating, intended to cut carbon emissions and dependence on the National Grid.
The equipment also include includes ‘Economy 7’ technology for hot water and thermal store water, battery storage and modern storage heaters, enabling the homes to store grid electricity when it is not being used.