New energy-efficient residences unveiled in Peacehaven
In a significant development, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held yesterday for the completion of 40 sustainable properties in East Sussex. The new housing development, a partnership between Stonewater and Boutique Modern, marks a milestone in providing affordable rent homes while reducing environmental impact.
The properties, located in Peacehaven, a town with strong connections to the armed forces during the first world war, are equipped with energy-efficient features. This makes them not only warm and high-quality homes but also results in a reduction in energy bills for residents. The development offers a high number of affordable homes, with 31 two and three-bedroom houses and nine one and two-bedroom flats.
Naomi Mooney, the development manager for Stonewater, expressed pride in the project, stating, "We are delighted to have completed this development, which not only provides many homes but does so sustainably, contributing to the current climate crisis."
The poppy sculpture, created by local artist Rich Dean, serves as a focal point near the sustainable properties. The sculpture, containing 1,000 stainless steel poppies, was made in memory of those involved in the first world war.
The completion of the site brought significant benefits to the local economy. More than £3.5 million was spent with local businesses, and the development created 14 new, full-time construction roles.
The UK government is also investing heavily in renewable energy adoption on public sector buildings and households. Initiatives like the Great British Energy program, Warm Homes Plan, and ECO4 scheme reflect a multi-pronged approach to decarbonising public estates, reducing energy costs, and supporting vulnerable populations.
The Great British Energy program, launched in March 2025, aims to fund rooftop solar installations on around 200 schools and 200 hospitals in England during 2025/2026. The Warm Homes Plan, backed by £13.2 billion, targets energy efficiency improvements in homes, especially focused on low-income households and vulnerable individuals. The ECO4 Scheme, a government initiative, helps low-income households improve their home energy efficiency by providing support and funding for energy-saving improvements.
These initiatives are part of the UK government's goal to increase the country’s installed solar capacity from 18 GW to between 45 and 47 GW by 2030. This ambitious target aligns with the government's broader ambition to boost clean power generation and energy independence.
As we move towards a more sustainable future, developments like the one in East Sussex serve as a shining example of what can be achieved when affordability, sustainability, and community come together.
- The sustainable properties in East Sussex, completed by Stonewater and Boutique Modern, contribute to the local economy by spending more than £3.5 million with local businesses and creating 14 new, full-time construction roles.
- The housing development, equipped with energy-efficient features, reduces energy bills for residents and provides a high number of affordable homes, including 31 two and three-bedroom houses and nine one and two-bedroom flats.
- The UK government is investing in initiatives like the Great British Energy program, Warm Homes Plan, and ECO4 scheme, aimed at decarbonising public estates, reducing energy costs, and supporting vulnerable populations.
- The Great British Energy program, launched in March 2025, aims to fund rooftop solar installations on around 200 schools and 200 hospitals in England during 2025/2026.
- Naomi Mooney, the development manager for Stonewater, stated pride in the project, stating, "We are delighted to have completed this development, which not only provides many homes but does so sustainably, contributing to the current climate crisis."
- As we move towards a more sustainable future, developments like the one in East Sussex that combine affordability, sustainability, and community serve as a shining example of what can be achieved in housing-market, real-estate, and environmental-science, contributing to the local lifestyle and finance, while promoting sustainable-living and a healthier climate-change environment.
