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The association said it will invest in projects such as replacing old storage heaters in more than 600 homes with high heat retention technology, which will help cut running costs and allow tenants to be less exposed to fluctuations in energy bills.
Maryhill Housing Association has been a presence in the Maryhill and Ruchill areas of Glasgow for almost half a century, and now operates more than 3,100 properties, from tenements and retirement homes to multi-storey flats.
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She said the work the funding will allow her to do will support the city as it strives to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, and its target of zero-net emissions by 2045.
Maryhill Housing Association said it was also committed to working with external associations to develop an affordable warmth and net zero strategy this year.
The funding will be used to grow the portfolio of energy efficient properties under MHA management with 16 new homes to be built and provided for social rent on Smeaton Street in the Ruchill area of Glasgow. The homes are expected to be delivered this summer.
Bryony Willet, chief executive of Maryhill Housing Association, said: “To create strong and thriving communities, we need to provide more than just homes, we need to support the wellbeing of our customers and the long-term interests of our communities in a range of ways. One such focus is our sustainability projects to provide the most efficient and effective solutions available to our tenants, contributing to a greener Scotland.
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“Funding from Royal Bank of Scotland is invaluable in enabling us to refurbish more homes faster, and create new buildings that are not only fit for service, but fit for building a life in.”
Alan Newlands, relationship manager at Royal Bank of Scotland, said: “As part of Royal Bank of Scotland’s commitment to invest £5 billion to tackle the housing crisis, we wanted to support Maryhill Housing Association in its ongoing drive to improve efficiency of housing services. her homes to her tenants.
“Retrofitting and new build is essential to addressing the relevant issues in the housing sector in Scotland and we are keen to help registered social landlords to address such issues.
“Together with Maryhill we have built a strong relationship dating back to 2003, and over that time we have seen the investment and care they put into projects to help their customers. We are excited to see how they continue to renew and innovate within the communities in which they operate.”
