Retrofit Research Project to Improve Heat Efficiency
It has been announced that research will use the UK Living lab project to monitor and build an understanding of the effectiveness of different measures for improving heat efficiency in existing homes. The […]
PIC Invests £30m to Support Social Housing in Northern Ireland
The Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) have invested £30 million into Apex Housing Association (Apex) to support the development of hundreds more energy efficient social homes per year. Through the investment, Apex will […]
How Can External Insulation Work Transform Shropshire Homes?
Shropshire Towns & Rural Housing (STAR) has completed work to improve the energy efficiency and appearance of 26 Cornish-style prefabs in Gobowen. How will the external insulation work transform these homes? The improvements […]
The Retrofit Programme Helping Cardiff Reduce Emissions
Plans have been agreed for an initial twenty-three Cardiff Council buildings to benefit from an energy-saving retrofit programme. How will this help Cardiff to reduce carbon emissions and save money? Green, locally sourced […]
Almost £1M Awarded to Upskill Retrofit Workers
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has awarded Nottingham and the wider region up to £900,000 for a skills pilot. How will this help to boost the delivery of energy-saving […]
How Could Surrey Residents Create a Housing Retrofit Plan?
Surrey County Council has been awarded £745,000 of funding through the Local Energy Advice Demonstrator (LEAD) project, to trial new and innovative approaches to tackle residential energy emissions, help residents save money, conserve […]
New Framework Awards Underpin Purdy’s Net Zero Commitment
Significant new frameworks awarded to Purdy highlights the continuing importance to create the sustainable provision of social housing decarbonisation works. Purdy Contracts Ltd, part of the Kinovo Group, the specialist property services company […]
28,000 Skilled Workers Could be Needed to Retrofit London’s Homes
A new report has stated that retrofitting central London’s homes and buildings could require 28,000 skilled workers. How can the industry work to increase the workforce and tackle the current skills shortage? Local […]
300-Home Retrofit Initiative Completed in Dumfries
Energy services company Union Technical has completed work on a £1.5 million retrofit of almost 300 homes in Dumfries, managed by The Riverside Group. How will investing in Scotland’s older homes help to […]