Greener Greater Manchester: Saving Energy and the Planet
Greater Manchester has set a bold ambition: to become a carbon-neutral city-region by 2038. This is 12 years ahead of the national target, and it requires every homeowner to think about their environmental impact. With initiatives like “Warm Homes Manchester” highlighting the importance of efficiency, upgrading your windows is no longer just about aesthetics—it’s about regional responsibility and long-term savings.
Windows are often the weakest link in a home’s thermal envelope. According to the Energy Saving Trust, up to 25% of a home’s heat can be lost through poorly insulated windows and doors. Our 2026 premium window systems are engineered to exceed current building regulations, offering “A++” energy ratings that can slash your annual heating bills. This is achieved through multi-chambered frame designs that trap pockets of air, acting as a thermal bridge that prevents cold from transferring into your home.
The sustainability of our products starts long before they reach your house. Our frames are manufactured using a “Closed-Loop” process, where offcuts and old uPVC windows are recycled and integrated into the inner core of new frames. This reduces the amount of virgin plastic required and keeps waste out of local landfills. By choosing high-performance systems from Elite, you are investing in a product that is environmentally conscious from cradle to grave.
In a climate like ours, where the heating is often turned on in September and not turned off until May, the carbon savings of efficient glazing are enormous. Over the 30-year lifespan of a window, the reduction in CO2 emissions is equivalent to planting dozens of trees. As Manchester transitions towards greener energy sources like heat pumps, having a highly insulated home becomes even more critical, as these systems work most efficiently in airtight environments.
Do your bit for the region and your wallet. An energy-efficient home is more comfortable, more valuable, and a vital part of a Greener Greater Manchester.
Do your bit for a Greener Manchester. [Request an Eco-Efficiency Audit].
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A wish come true, Elite Windows and Conservatories have done a superb job building our conservatory from start to finish. Very professional and very friendly service from all involved. In particular the area sales manager Jack Harris who was there giving us advice and following up at every stage of the installation. Very happy with the cost as well. So glad we chose them to fulfil our dream.
Elite Windows did my Conservatory 13 years ago, which is my favourite room in the house. So when my back door broke, there was no hesitation where to go, and I wasn't wrong. Absolutely amazing job from start to finish, even going the extra mile and fixing my Conservatory guttering without even mentioning. Next stop a porch .... Thank you so much, look forward to seeing you soon 😊
I had enquired with a number of window replacement companies and asked neighbours for recommendations , right from the get go Elite Windows kept becoming the front runner. I sent an enquiry into them online and the very next day I received a phone call from one of the office women who arranged for Jack to review my request. Jack promptly called and arranged a visit that same day and gave us a quote. I was impressed with the service so far and the quote as we had 3 x 12ft bay window and 2 x smaller windows to fit was very reasonable and competitive. we signed up and waited 5 weeks to work commenced. The guys who came to fit all the windows were fabulous. they came early , cracked on with the job , tided up as they went along, kept us informed of progress and next steps. on the final day we had to leave them to it and they locked up after themselves and we came home to a completed job , all clean and organised.. Brilliant. A final phone call from the office later that day to see that we were happy with everything and then payment.could not be more pleased.
FANTASTIC service from start to finish. Superb quality doors, windows and solid roof at a good price. Excellent value for money.We're so very pleased with our new conservatory, it has made such a difference. The builders are professional and very skilled. An AMAZING job. I definitely recommend the team at Elite Windows.