Cairn Housing Association completes energy efficiency retrofit with heat pumps for 30 homes in Aviemore
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Summary
Cairn Housing Association, in partnership with MP Group UK, has completed a major energy efficiency retrofit at the 30-home Munro Place scheme in Aviemore. The project replaced old heating systems with air source heat pumps and introduced other energy-saving measures, responding to tenant complaints about inefficient, expensive heating that contributed to mould and damp issues. The upgrade was partially funded through the ECO4 (Energy Company Obligation Phase 4) grant scheme.
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Working alongside MP Group UK, Cairn has delivered a major retrofit project at the 30-home scheme, exchanging old heating systems with air source heat pumps while introducing other provisions designed to lower energy use.
MP Group UK, working closely with Cairn, also secured ECO4 (Energy Company Obligation Phase 4) grant funding.
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