The Hope Green development is a 15-acre site in Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, where 153 zero carbon homes are currently being built by ilke Homes, Gresham House, and SO Resi.

Once complete, 101 of the homes will be zero-carbon in operation and generate their own source of energy to reduce emissions.

The development will also feature numerous factory-built, semi-detached homes that will guarantee residents zero energy bills thanks to a partnership with Octopus Energy.

Local council representatives were given a tour of the site, where the ilke Homes team demonstrated how low-carbon technologies like air source heat pumps and solar panels can keep resident energy costs to a minimum.

Matt Suggit, South East development director at ilke Homes, said: “Hope Green sets a new benchmark for housing development, so it’s great to show local councillors how we are delivering much-needed, energy-efficient housing in the heart of their constituency.

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“Thurrock has declared a Climate Emergency and therefore innovative solutions to house building are an absolute must if they are to tackle the climate emergency and housing crisis at the same time.

“There is a pressing need for ilke’s sustainable homes in Thurrock and we would like to deliver more.”

Alistair Wardell, investment director at Gresham House, added: “We are delighted to have welcomed the councillors to the pioneering Hope Green development, which sees Gresham House and ilke Homes deliver an entirely affordable scheme of 153 shared ownership homes.

“Hope Green will deliver over 100 operational net zero carbon homes, as well as the UK’s first guaranteed Zero Bills houses in an effort to help limit residents’ annual housing related outgoings in a time of significant cost of living increases.”

Pictured above, L-R: Lorna O’Caroll, Ian Anderson, Matt Suggitt, Keith Andrews, Cllr Sue Shinnick, James Bompas, Cllr Lynn Worrall, Bruce Chibes