A retrofit project for Swedish Timber properties in Caol will be carried out by the Highland Council.

The initiative is part of the Council's efforts to meet its 2045 Net Zero targets, in line with the Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy, and will aim to enhance energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and energy demand, as well as reduce cost, within these properties.

"It is wonderful to see the Council delivering a mixed tenure project which offers significant benefits to Highland residents, aligning with Net Zero targets and housing standards," said Councillor Sarah Fanet, Chair of the Climate Change Committee.

"This project is an exemplar for building future mixed-tenure retrofit projects which can attract various sources of external funding, aligning with the Council’s ambition to reduce fuel poverty across the region."


The project focuses on properties which have a low energy efficiency rating and are amongst the most in need of upgrades to meet Scotland's energy standards.

This is a mixed tenure project and available to both privately owned and Council properties.

Some properties are expected to see significant increases in their Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating, potentially increasing ratings from E to B.

The improvements are expected to make homes not only more energy efficient but also more affordable to maintain in the long term.

The Council is delivering the project in partnership with Union Technical Services Limited, who is the Council's approved Energy Efficient Scotland: Area Based Scheme (EES:ABS) contractor.

Michael Sweeney, Director, Union Technical Services said: "We are delighted to be delivering the scheme in Caol.

"This will give the whole area a lift in terms of aesthetics but more importantly we will be reducing fuel bills and giving residents a better quality of life and a warmer home to live in."

A video outlining the project can be viewed here.