Including the closely related terms retrofit, and retrofitting.
… a natural environment for people to enjoy and contribute towards their health and wellbeing. • High quality retrofit schemes that regenerate communities and improve wellbeing and sense of pride for residents. • Neighbourhoods and communities which make it easier for people to walk and cycle, reducing crime and increasing a sense of community. Education, health and care • By decarbonising our…
… entirety. Current government funding and policy mandates high numbers of new homes, rather than retrofitting existing stock, which presents a significant challenge. The cost for decarbonising the Council’s non-domestic buildings is estimated to be at least £19m. These investments will increase energy efficiency and generate some income over time (estimated cost savings of £5.1 by 2030), but we…
… for areas like Sheffield that are seeking to move ahead of the government’s 2050 target. National change is required to provide financial models that make mass retrofit affordable for home and property owners and landlords, as well as public sector organisations. The financial and behavioural legacy of Covid is uncertain but likely to be significant and ongoing, requiring additional investment…
… decarbonisation programme. 3. Apply for available government funding • Continue to submit proposals to future funding rounds to support the decarbonisation of our fleet and estate, including Local Authority Delivery – Housing retrofit and Public Sector Decarbonisation Schemes. 4. Be creative and ambitious in our approach to investment • Develop a robust understanding of innovative financing options…
… of the action that we are already taking across the Council that is reducing our carbon emissions immediately in our priority thematic areas includes: Our homes and buildings • We have bid this year for over £12m of funding to improve the energy efficiency of our homes and buildings, receiving almost £5m so far, with further decisions awaited. • We are retrofitting approximately 800 homes through…