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Greendale delivers energy efficient solutions throughout Calderdale in successful first year

Greendale, the sustainable energy division of construction and development specialist Southdale, is celebrating a successful first year in business with impressive results that have helped reduce Calderdale’s carbon footprint.

Based in West Yorkshire, Greendale, which specialises in refurbishment, planned maintenance and energy efficiency work, has saved more than 60,000 tonnes of carbon emissions in its first year of trading, with the installation of energy efficient measures to 1,000 homes throughout West Yorkshire.

This work helps to combat fuel poverty giving savings to household energy bills. The work involves the insulation of attic rooms and walls and is totally free, being funded through the Government’s Energy Companies Obligation (ECO), funds. Greendale can also offer a range of funding options for energy efficiency installations, including Green Deal finance and Green Deal Home Improvement funding.

Greendale, which currently employs 10 people and is currently recruiting for a further 8 positions, is planning to build-on its success by expanding its geographic reach, allowing it to recruit more staff in office and site-based roles and, as part of its five-year growth plan, aims to reach a turnover of £50m by 2019.

In addition to the success of their ‘Green’ business, Greendale has secured in excess of £4.5m worth of refurbishment work for a host of clients, including Places for People, St Vincent Housing Association and Chevin Housing Group. They have also been appointed as Principal Contractor on the prestigious redevelopment of the Woodnook area of Accrington, Lancashire.

Led by directors, Nick O’Connor and Mark Pickles, who have more than four decades of experience in the construction industry between them, the company reported a turnover of £2m in its first year, which it expects to increase to £10m next year.

Mr O’Connor said: “It has been a hugely successful first year for Greendale, which has benefited many homes and businesses in West Yorkshire. We are making a real effort to tackle fuel poverty in the region, and our first year results are a reflection of the progress we have made in reducing the area’s carbon footprint through effective maintenance and energy efficiency work.”

Mr O’Connor added: “These are exciting times for the company and I am looking forward to seeing Greendale continue to progress and grow in numbers, in line with our sustainable growth plan.”

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