At ateb, we believe everyone deserves a home that’s comfortable, warm, and energy efficient. That’s why we’ve been working hard to improve the quality of our homes and make a real difference in our communities. Over the last 2 years we have invested in 122 ateb homes to make them more energy efficient and environmentally friendly by securing grant funding from Welsh Government and the Swansea City Deal Homes as Power Stations Project (HAPS). We know from the feedback we have received from ateb customers that the investment we have made has made a significant positive difference to them.

“We were delighted when we were told we were getting them (solar panels). We’d heard rumours and we were really hoping it would happen. It’s been brilliant…….Over April, our energy bills were down to a penny a day – and just 50p on a couple of wet days. That’s a huge difference. One of our neighbours said their bill was just over £1.”

 Contract Holder – Stone Court.

“Some of the benefits I’ve noticed are that I no longer get drafts through my windows, and the central heating is much more effective. My living room is lovely and warm, and the rest of the house is comfortable too. Overall, it’s a lot warmer inside.”

Contract Holder – Preseli Court

Over the next 3 years, we are planning to invest £37m in improvements to ateb homes. A significant proportion of this investment will be to deliver on our commitment to improving the energy efficiency of our homes and supporting our communities through sustainable solutions. This significant investment has been made possible by securing a £10m Welsh Government Loan to fund energy efficiency improvements and further grant funding from the Welsh Government. In the next 12 months alone, we plan to invest £3.9m to make 170 ateb homes more energy efficient through the installation of solar panels with battery storage, as well as other measures.

Mark Lewis, Executive Director for Customer said

“We are really pleased to be able to announce our plans to improve the energy efficiency of ateb homes over the next 3 years. Securing the £10m Welsh Government Loan along with grant funding will enable us to improve the energy efficiency of a significant number of ateb homes, which will benefit people living in our homes and the environment”.

Published 09/06/2025