Meet Joseph, apprentice Quantity Surveyor
Joseph is currently completing a part-time apprenticeship at Ecogee as part of his Construction and the Built Environment course at Liverpool City College. We sat down with Joe to chat with him about what he’s learnt so far… “Before I came to Ecogee, I had worked as an assistant labourer after I finished school. I […]
Unlocking the Government’s Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund
Local authorities and housing associations can now apply for the Government’s Warm Homes Social Housing Fund to carry out retrofit projects that will improve the energy efficiency of their homes. We’ve been working with our Social Housing landlords navigate the complexities of the application process. Our experienced team has developed a deep understanding of the […]
Prioritising Mental Health
World Mental Health Day is a day for us to shine a light on the work we do all year round, highlighting the significance of mental health, especially within the construction industry. At Ecogee we know health is more than a physical state, it’s important to address the importance of mental health in our teams. […]
The Importance of Closing the Green Skills Gap
Maria O’Connor, Operations Director at Ecogee discusses the importance of closing the green skills gap in order to achieve a net zero economy: As the urgency to combat climate change grows, the UK Government has committed to achieving a net zero economy by 2050. On a local level, Metro Mayor of the Liverpool […]
Liverpool City Region Residents Encouraged To Apply For Home Upgrade Grant To Slash Energy Bills
Homeowners across Liverpool City Region are being urged to take advantage of a government scheme aimed at making homes more energy-efficient and affordable. The Home Upgrade Grant (HUG), now in its second phase, is set to provide crucial upgrades to households, significantly reducing energy costs and enhancing living conditions. The scheme, delivered by Ecogee on […]
New Operations Director for Ecogee
Ecogee has named its new Operations Director as the organisation enters its second year as part of The Regenda Group. With more than 15 years of industry experience, Maria O’Connor will step up to oversee Ecogee’s operations while leading on the development and transformation of the business. The Aintree based firm is on track to […]
New campaign launched to help residents Get Warm This Winter
A total of 500 households in the Liverpool City Region that are not connected to the gas grid will be able to have free energy-efficient works measures fitted to their homes thanks to £10.5m from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. Ecogee, based in Liverpool, will deliver the works and has also launched a campaign […]
Ecogee supports Centre 56 Christmas charity appeal
Staff at Ecogee have supported a vital charity appeal this festive season to ensure children in the Merseyside area have the best Christmas they possibly can. The team at Ecogee, along with staff at The Regenda Group, have helped fundraise hundreds of pounds for the Centre 56 Christmas appeal. The Centre 56 Gift Tag appeal […]
ECOGEE WINS MAJOR HOMES ENERGY EFFICIENCY DEAL WITH COBALT HOUSING
Energy and construction specialist Ecogee has won a contract with Cobalt Housing to deliver a £2.7million investment to install energy-efficiency measures at 287 homes across North Liverpool. The Aintree-based firm will work on the properties as part of a £5.2million investment to improve energy efficiency in households alongside Cobalt Housing; which has secured funding for […]
KEEPING IT LOCAL – THE IMPORTANCE OF UTILISING THE CITY WE’RE BASED IN
Keeping it local is so important. Liverpool is a city renowned for its rich history, vibrant culture, and thriving community spirit, and it’s important for us to continue to embrace local talent and acknowledge the contribution it has had to its growth. Here at Ecogee, we have recently been acquired by The Regenda Group and […]
NET ZERO RETROFIT FIRM ECOGEE ACQUIRED BY SOCIAL HOUSING PROVIDER THE REGENDA GROUP
Energy and construction specialist Ecogee has been acquired by award-winning Registered Social Housing provider, The Regenda Group. Based in Aintree and led by Managing Director Brendan Helm, Ecogee has been providing green energy solutions across the North West since 2012, and specialises in fitting existing homes and new build properties with energy efficient solutions on behalf […]
WE ALL KNOW THE TERM ‘FUEL POVERTY’, BUT WHAT EXACTLY DOES IT MEAN?
We all know the term ‘fuel poverty’, but what exactly does it mean? Many households are living in fuel poverty without even realising. This is categorised by having fuel costs that are above average, leaving disposable income below the poverty line once these expenses have been paid. The last study conducted this year showed that […]