Alan’s HUG2 Story: Warmer Winters and Warmer Rooms
Through the Home Upgrade Grant (HUG2) funding, Ecogee recently made home improvements to Alan’s home to make sure that it was warm and comfortable. The improvements included a cavity wall installation, electric heaters, loft insulation and solar panels, to improve energy efficiency and keep Alan’s home warm. We recently caught up with Alan to […]
Meet Keith and Joyce: a true POWER couple ❤
Keith and Joyce, two of our lovely customers are 87 and 90 years old. To make sure that they are warm and comfortable, Ecogee recently made improvements to their home, through the Home Upgrade Grant (HUG2) funding. Ecogee have been delivering the Home Upgrade Grant 2 (HUG2) funding contract on behalf of the Liverpool City […]
Raising Career Aspirations in Our Communities!
Last week, we took part in a special event at Fazakerley Primary School which left more than sixty local school children feeling positive, inspired and confident about their future! The ‘Career Carousel’ event was organised by Cobalt Housing and Positive Footprints to give children an insight into the world of work and raise their hopes and […]
Ecogee join the launch of The Learning Foundry Skills Centre
Created to combat the skills gap in the green construction sector, The Learning Foundry invited Ecogee support them in shaping the curriculum for the Green Skills Bootcamps, which will be running in the brand-new Skills Centre based in Kirkdale. Our Operations Director, Maria O’Connor spoke at the launch about emphasising the urgent need for skilled […]
Creating Social Value in the Community
At Ecogee we’re all about focusing on creating social value and impact in the communities that we work in! Back in November, our friends over at Cobalt Housing asked us to support them on their community action day, helping to repaint railings, place new planters to discourage fly-tipping and plant new grass seeds to restore […]
Park Home residents receive Home Upgrade Grant
Residents at Park Homes in Widnes, Halton are delighted with the recent insulation work undertaken by Ecogee as part of the Home Upgrade Grant. The grant is part of a government scheme that aims to make homes warmer and cheaper to run by delivering energy efficient upgrades and low carbon heating to eligible households. So […]
Ecogee donates £2000 to the Bereavement Suite at Liverpool Women’s Hospital Charity
We recognise the importance of supporting our community and the profound impact that we can make in times of need. Today, we are proud to share that we have donated £2000 to Liverpool Women’s Hospital Charity, specifically to support the refurbishment of their Bereavement suite. The Bereavement suite at Liverpool Women’s Hospital is a special […]
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 […]