Including the closely related terms retrofit, and retrofitting.
… homes accounts for a substantial percentage of the Districts carbon emissions. Whilst we will commit to lobbying government to improve energy performance standards in new builds, we are also conscious that huge reductions in carbon emissions and energy requirements of current housing stock is achievable and needs to be done. Retrofitting insulation and energy efficient heating systems…
… will deliver multiple benefits to homeowners and the environment and we will engage, lobby and support for the necessary changes to make retrofitting economical. • Review and assess emerging technology and share our knowledge with stakeholders and communities. • Communicate with local landlords (in our capacity as enforcing agncy for the Energy Performance of Building Regulations 2012) and owners…
…/occupiers of public buildings to ensure they are aware of their obligations to improve energy efficiency. • Advise residents and businesses of best practice where possible. • Explore ways to make retrofitting insulation and energy efficient heating systems more economically viable. 6.1.3 Energy The Council’s electricity consumption in 2018/19 was estimated to be 11,630 MWh, equivalent to 3…