NetZero Collective wins new contract with Abri

 

NetZero Collective has won a new eight-month contract with Abri via direct award from the Greener Futures Partnership (GFP) Decarbonisation Delivery framework, managed by Pretium Frameworks Ltd.

The new project will see NetZero Collective deliver retrofitting advice, assessments, and evaluations on 146 eligible properties within Abri’s portfolio, to increase the energy efficiency of homes in the Yeovil West area.

As part of the contract with Abri, NetZero Collective will invest in the local community by:

  • Delivering a customer engagement event for the local community centre, to improve understanding of energy efficiency and introduce customers to specific energy efficiency measures.
  • Providing a targeted volunteering day at a local community centre.
  • Identifying a local charity to receive recommended support such as donations.
  • Offering work experience placements to local colleges and delivering proposed educational sessions at schools to increase decarbonisation awareness.
  • Providing residents with energy and money-saving advice services, including a workshop for local residents in reducing their energy bills through energy efficiency.
  • Committing to 100% of local supply chain spend.

Neil Waite, Director at NetZero Collective, said: “We are thrilled to support Abri in its journey to increasing the energy efficiency of its homes and invest in the local community of Yeovil.

“Securing this contract is a testament to our team of experts, who are dedicated to achieving a sustainable future.

“Together with like-minded organisations and the Greener Futures Partnership, we will continue to work with landlords to make all buildings fit for the future while contributing to the UK’s net-zero targets and mitigating the impact of climate change.”

Rose Bean, Interim Executive Director of Assets and Sustainability at Abri said: “As one of the founding members of the Greener Futures Partnership, Abri is pleased that the Decarbonisation Delivery framework is bringing together organisations to work towards a greener future and meet the government’s energy efficiency and net zero targets.

“We’re passionate about creating a sustainable future for our customers and are pleased to be working with NetZero Collective to bring energy efficiency improvements to our homes in Yeovil.

“Our customers and communities are at the heart of everything we do, so it’s great that, as part of their contract, NetZero Collective are investing in the local community too and empowering them to embrace the opportunities that decarbonisation brings.

Jessica John, Director of Framework Partnerships at Pretium Frameworks, said: “The GFP Decarbonisation Delivery Framework has gone from strength to strength since it was launched a little over a year ago, to support the housing sector to meet Government sustainability targets.

“To date it has been accessed by over 29 organisations, delivering an estimated £156m of works, with over 25 projects currently live on site, and we’re delighted that Abri, Contracting Authority for the framework, has awarded this contract to retrofit homes in the Yeovil West area to Net Zero Collective.

“We expect the framework to continue to grow as we prepare for Wave 3 of SHDF funding and look forward to another successful year.”