Including the closely related term retrofitting.
… to work with owner occupiers and the private rented sector in bringing their homes up to at least an EPC C rating, and as opportunities arise, support them to transition properties to net zero. We are already working with the WMCA on the development of a borough-wide scheme for retrofitting homes and other buildings and should continue with this scheme The council runs several domestic energy…
… population ages, this will become an even larger demographic. Whilst retrofitting homes to make them more energy efficient is vital to reduce their carbon footprint, this can also make homes more prone to overheating. There is a danger that well- insulated homes that require less heat, will instead start to increase their demand for energy through cooling, provided by air-conditioning machines…
… will see improved reliability of their logistics operations. The need to retrofit the borough’s buildings (private/commercial/public) will create new markets, skills training, apprenticeships and economic activity. Social Retrofitting the borough’s housing stock will provide warmer and healthier homes for our residents. Homes will also be easier and cheaper to heat, bringing more people out…
… of A is ideally required. 17 | Corporate Climate Change Action Plan This may involve establishing which properties are best suited to being retrofitted and which may be better targeted with Solar PV. A feasibility and cost analysis of moving from EPC C to A would be beneficial in enabling us to plan for how we reach net zero with our own housing stock by 2041. We also need…