How is Greater Manchester Tackling the Green Skills Gap?
Greater Manchester has launched new training courses in retrofitting domestic properties with modern, energy-efficient, and low-carbon technology as part of the Skills for Growth programme. Housing Industry Leaders looks at how this can […]
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 […]
Energy Saving Division Launched to Tackle Fuel Poverty
Based in Lichfield, Legionella and Fire Safe Services has launched its energy saving/net zero division. How will this help to tackle fuel poverty and offer a unique opportunity for councils to upgrade their […]
Powering Your Home With a Car: The Future of EV Charging?
As the UK Government set out steps to unlock the potential of smart electric vehicle charging, including allowing motorists to power their homes using the electricity stored in their electric vehicle, will the […]
How has a Trial Delivered for Fuel-poor Homes Through Retrofitting?
Green Home Systems has completed the successful delivery of a £1 million energy efficiency trial with OVO Energy to tackle fuel poverty and climate change. How has the trial used retrofitting to deliver […]
Insulated Social Housing Could Save Tenants £700m Yearly
Research has suggested that social housing residents could see their heating bills slashed by 42 per cent if their homes were insulated and draught-proofed, saving £700 million a year in total. Housing Industry […]
UK’s Biggest Deployment of IoT Sensors in Social Housing
Stirling Council is to carry out what is claimed to be the UK’s biggest deployment of internet of things (IoT) sensors in its social housing. Housing Industry Leaders looks at how this will […]
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 […]
How is Manchester Tackling the Low Carbon Housing Retrofit Challenge?
Manchester City Council’s Retrofit Plan will outline the pathway to zero carbon housing, which will be key to realising the target to become a zero carbon city by 2038. Housing Industry Leaders explores […]