More than 300 more council homes in the Goole area are to be fitted with solar panels in a bid to cut tenants' energy bills and reduce carbon emissions.
As part of an investment programme by East Riding of Yorkshire Council during the 2026-27 financial year, solar panels, energy-efficient LED lighting and improved loft insulation will be installed.
Once the work is completed, around March 2027, more than 400 council homes in the town will have solar panels, almost a third of the council-owned properties in the area.
The solar panels will also allow tenants to use renewable electricity generated at their home, with surplus electricity able to be exported to the National Grid.
Michael Lee, council cabinet member for housing and infrastructure, said: "We're proud to invest in our council housing stock, to create warmer and more energy-efficient homes that help both tenants and the environment."
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Homes England and developer Muse plan to build 1,500 homes on the former university site.
The city council says the money will help make sure infrastructure is built to support 5,500 homes.
Figures show 408 homes were under construction at the end of June, the highest level since 2016.
The Committee for Housing is asking for an extra £795,000 to improve the situation for tenants.
Treated vegetable oil is being used as an alternative to kerosene to heat facilities used by crews.
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