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 […]
£5bn Announced to Boost Birmingham’s Existing Housing Stock
Birmingham City Council has announced it will invest a record £5 billion in its housing stock over the next 30 years. How will this help to ensure that its tenants and leaseholders can […]
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 […]
How is a Retrofitting Project Using Technology to Boost Energy Efficiency?
A project to retrofit a three-bedroom semi-detached home in Leigh-on-Sea with energy and water-saving measures has been unveiled. How is technology being used to transform the house to become more sustainable? Work started […]
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 […]
Council Launches Retrofitting Campaign to Boost Resident Confidence
Oxford City Council has launched a new resource as part of a campaign to encourage residents to find out more about retrofitting their homes. How is retrofitting key to the council meeting its […]
How is a Council Using Retrofitting to Futureproof its Housing?
Southend-on-Sea City Council has announced an ongoing project with the aim of making homes better for people and the environment. How is it using retrofitting to create resilience in its housing stock? A […]