The Housing Authority has participated in an EU-funded project entitled ERDF 102 – Energy Smart Authority, which is 85% co-financed by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The remaining 15% are financed by national funds. This project consisted of the installation of a Photovoltaic system, which produced renewable clean energy to be used throughout the Housing Authority offices. This system also reduces harmful carbon dioxide emissions which impact so greatly the quality of air.
Lighting optimizers were also put in place to maximize the energy harvest from the photovoltaic cells. All light bulbs within the Housing Authority premises have been changed to energy saving light bulbs in effort to further profit from the photovoltaic panels. Sensors for motion detection activated light have also been setup around the Housing Authority offices to avoid excessive waste of energy. It is estimated that 30% of electricity consumption will be saved.
The Housing Authority has distributed information posters throughout Local Councils to further raise awareness and promote best practices. Furthermore, this project reaffirms the Housing Authority’s commitment to the environment.