A String of Award Nominations Sets up Retrofit Decarbonisation Contractor SBS for Success
RETROFIT decarbonisation contractor Sustainable Building Services Ltd (SBS) is proud to have been shortlisted for an impressive six awards across two major industry events – the Building Communities Awards by EEM and The […]
Decarbonisation of existing housing stock: Derek Horrocks from Sustainable Building Services
DEPUTY prime minister and housing minister Angela Rayner has announced a further £350 million pledged toward Labour’s momentous 1.5 million home target. However, while building new homes is essential to addressing the planning […]
665 Older Homes to Receive Energy Efficiency Improvements
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has revealed it is transforming 665 older council homes across the borough as part of a multi-million energy improvements programme. How will this help the borough reach its […]
How is Oxford Aiming to Achieve Zero Carbon by 2025?
Oxford City Council is currently consulting on the submission version of its draft Local Plan 2040 until early January (5 January 2024). How could this local plan help the council to reach zero […]
The £3.2M Energy Scheme Decarbonising Council Homes
Tamworth Borough Council and Equans have worked together to improve the thermal efficiency of 50 council-owned homes in Hockley. The £3.2 million project has included installing new highly efficient external wall insulation, covered […]
Retrofit Careers Hub Launches to Decarbonise UK Housing Stock
The Retrofit Academy have recently launched a new Careers Hub to aid the delivery of retrofit measures across the UK. Housing Industry Leaders asked to what extent this platform will bridge the skills […]
How Energy Efficiency Could Reduce Your Mortgage
A government-backed pilot could reward homeowners who make their properties more energy efficient by cutting their mortgage rate. Through The Green Home Finance Accelerator: Discovery Phase, a share of £4.1 million total […]
How will £18M Boost Retrofit Commitment in Edinburgh?
The City of Edinburgh Council has announced it will fund a £18 million annual area-based retrofitting programme. Housing Industry Leaders explores how the programme is tackling the housing crisis by targeting empty homes. […]
Garage Block to be Converted into Energy Efficient Housing
Work is underway on a Winchester City Council scheme to convert a former garage block into six affordable and energy-efficient new homes. Housing Industry Leaders explores how councils can use retrofitting to provide […]