Property Retrofit
Our existing housing stock is responsible for 27 per cent of the UK’s total carbon emissions and around 85 per cent of the stock will still be standing in 2050. Much of this housing stock is poorly insulated, has lighting, heating and general appliances that are very inefficient and costly to run. The energy used is largely produced from fossil fuels and together with a wasteful building creates a large carbon footprint and expensive bills. There is considerable pressure being put on the government to create further incentives for both landlords and private homeowners to retrofit green technology. In order to achieve a coordinated retrofit approach a whole house survey and retrofit plan is recommended.
Quite simply “retrofit” is the process of making existing buildings more energy efficient by considering renewable technologies, installing modern heating, cooking and where appropriate electricity production into existing homes. More importantly it also covers the process of reducing wasted heat and power by increasing insulation to modern standards and reducing energy requirements. Depending on what is appropriate this can be as simple as using energy efficient light bulbs or as all encompassing as whole house refurbishment projects including internal and external insulation.
For more information download the Property Retrofit FACT sheets