National Heating and Ventilation Awards

09 March 2010

We've hit the double by being twice shortlisted for the national Heating and Ventilation News Awards.

The H&V News Awards are the independent stamp of approval for excellence across the Heating, Ventilation and Cooling industry. The Trust has been shortlisted for both the 'Gas Safety Initiative' (in partnership with the Dodd Group), as well as the 'Partnering Initiative' (for work undertaken with National Grid Affordable Warmth Solutions and Phoenix).

The Trust's Gas Team entered the award in conjunction with local partners, following their recent work on gas safety and service improvement. Over the past few months, the Trust has spearheaded a gas safety awareness campaign to employees, tenants, leaseholders and residents, which included promoting the importance of having heating appliances regularly serviced to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

In addition, the Trust has spent £1.5 million removing open flue appliances from homes and replacing them with more efficient and safer combi systems.
Plus, by partnering with National Grid Affordable Warmth and Phoenix, the Trust has been able to provide gas mains supplies to vulnerable tenants, switching them from electric storage heaters to gas central heating. Over 250 carbon monoxide detectors have also been installed, serviced and maintained through the Trust's rewire programme.


The award entry also detailed how the Trust has worked with the Dodd Group to put together a service and maintenance package for leaseholders, to overcome health and safety issues relating to blocks of flats.

Fleur Whittingham, Category Manager for Gas at The Wrekin Housing Trust said: "The main aim of introducing these initiatives was to help ensure the safety of our tenants, leaseholders and residents in their homes. As a responsible landlord, we're committed to the health and safety of the residents in our 11,000 properties around Shropshire and the Midlands. The changes implemented can have a real impact on peoples' lives; moving from electric to gas heating could save a resident up to £300 per year on their heating bills, as well as help cut carbon emissions."

The winners will be decided at the awards held in London on 29th April 2010.

ENDS


Notes to Editor:
The Gas Team is responsible for running the gas servicing, maintenance and installation contracts for the Trust.
For more information about this release, please contact Colette Bratton on 01952 217038 or email colette.bratton@wrekinhousingtrust.org.uk


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