Decarbonisation

Retrofitting Historic Buildings Could Generate £35bn Economic Output

A recent report has revealed that improving the energy efficiency of historic properties could reduce carbon emissions from the UK’s buildings by an estimated five per cent each year and generate £35 billion […]

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How Will £77m Fund 8,000 Affordable Homes?

Yorkshire Housing has secured a £77 million deal with NatWest to help develop a further 8,000 affordable homes by 2030. Housing Industry Leaders explores how the deal will help Yorkshire decarbonise its existing […]

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£1.5bn Government Funding to Improve Energy Efficiency Though SHDF

Around 130,000 low-income households across England could see bills slashed by around £400 to £700 a year as their homes receive energy efficiency upgrades through UK Government funding. Housing Industry Leaders explores how […]

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Green Upgrades for Public Buildings To Save Taxpayer £650m

In a bid to save the taxpayer £650 million over the next 15 years, the UK Government have announced a funding round of £635m for green upgrades for public buildings. Housing Industry Leaders […]

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Could Electric Heating Systems Play A Crucial Role In Decarbonising Buildings?

Decarbonising heat in buildings is a major challenge facing the UK and is essential for the road to net zero by 2050, Housing Industry Leaders investigates if electric heating systems are key to […]

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What Retrofit Challenges Do Housing Associations Face?

With over 29 million homes in the UK, and at least 15 million homes needing retrofit by 2030, Housing Industry Leaders investigates the net-zero challenges housing associations face. The retrofit cost to net-zero […]

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Are Zero-Carbon Homes Within Reach?

Barratt Developments have unveiled a concept for zero carbon homes that will be occupied and monitored to assess its performance. Housing Industry Leaders looks at how this changes the game for the future […]

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32,000 Leaked Documents Reduce Optimism Around COP26

After the leaked document revealed nations have been lobbying the UN to change climate reports, Housing Industry Leaders highlights who is involved and how harmful it is for the COP26 summit. The substantial […]

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How Are Greenpeace Ensuring Crucial Housing Retrofits Are Being Implemented?

A report from Greenpeace has highlighted the economic and social benefits that could be created by decarbonising housing in the UK. Housing Industry Leaders looks at how this is possible and the benefits […]

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