Harry Bratt
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New retrofit hub to propel greener homes
The National Retrofit Hub launched at the Building Centre in central London on 1st March, is a response from industry to the growing need to make building stock greener and more energy efficient. The initiative is backed by over 40 organisations including

Natasha Ginks Shortlisted for Retrofit Coordinator of the Year
We’re delighted to announce Natasha Ginks from our team has been shortlisted for Retrofit Coordinator of the Year 2023. The Retrofit Academy Awards were created to recognise excellence in retrofitting across the market, from Retrofit Coordinators to

Not sure if you can get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme? We can help.
Under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, your household can apply for a voucher to help you switch to a heat pump. However, recent research indicates a lower-than-expected uptake for the scheme so far. The government aims to give out 30,000 vouchers annually for 3

Retrofitting homes could bring huge health benefits, finds new study
A study by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine published in The Lancet Planetary Health suggests that net zero policies would reduce mortality by 2050, resulting in 2 million people in England and Wales living additional years. Retrofitting

Cosy Homes Oxfordshire features in The Sunday Times
We’re proud to share that Cosy Homes Oxfordshire has featured in The Sunday Times article titled "The Ultimate Guide To Insulation." This highlighted our commitment to making homes in Oxfordshire more energy-efficient, comfortable, and affordable to

Energy saving trial delivers for fuel poor homes
Green Home Systems has successfully delivered a £1 million energy efficiency trial with OVO Energy to tackle fuel poverty and climate change. The scheme saw the installation of a suite of energy efficiency measures in 19 fuel-poor households in

New research outlines urgent action required to speed up retrofitting of UK homes
The government should do more to implement policies that will support the financing and roll-out of energy efficiency retrofits in UK homes in order to reduce energy bills, support green jobs and deliver on the UK’s net zero targets, according to a new

Blenheim Estate Launches Local Energy Impact Scheme
Blenheim Estate has launched a local energy impact scheme for its tenants and the wider Oxfordshire community to help households keep track of their energy use and reduce their collective energy consumption. The scheme encourages local households to install

Welsh housing estate slash bills by generating own energy
Residents in the Ogwen Valley in Gwynedd are cutting down on their energy bills by up to 25% through a local hydro-power scheme. Since 2016, people from Bethesda joined an energy club called Energy Local, which harnesses the power of clean and green energy.

Best and worst areas in the UK for energy efficient homes revealed
Research by boiler purchasing company BOXT examined EPC gradings for houses across the country, based on data from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Data showed that the most energy-efficient homes could be found in Tower Hamlets in

M&M Waste Solutions Win Clean and Green Award with JACK FM
New research reveals retrofit could boost the sale value of your home by an average of £10,000, and the added value could be even higher for individual properties - depending on the measures and

Retrofit success story featured on Sky News
New research reveals retrofit could boost the sale value of your home by an average of £10,000, and the added value could be even higher for individual properties - depending on the measures and