Mansfield District Council has unveiled revised plans to help residents reduce their fuel bills.

A new project to convert 3,900 council-owned properties would bring renewable energy and cheaper heating bills to residents — and possibly be made available to private homes.

Coun Barry Answer, portfolio holder for housing at Mansfield District Council, said: “We are trying hard to help residents reduce their energy costs and converting to cheaper renewable energy will mean they could have more money in their pocket.

“Solar energy is also a more environmentally-friendly option for heating our homes.”

A similar project was considered in 2016 but was halted due to a change in central government funding.

The proposals being considered could see residents saving more than £200 on their annual household energy bills.

Those who sign up would also benefit from free LED light bulbs. Electricity generated through the scheme would be cheaper than that provided by larger energy suppliers in the region.

An energy partner would install the new system to residents’ homes at no cost to them or the council.
Residents will be contacted with details of the offer by the summer.