Including the closely related terms retrofit projects, and retrofitting.
… department has a key role to play. We will ensure that zero carbon homes and neighbourhoods become the standard in Calderdale and that they are built to protect us from extreme weather, aiming for all new builds to be 10% carbon positive by 2025 or sooner. The Climate Action Partnership will also work with the whole supply chain to make sure new buildings, retrofits and extensions are climate…
… to Net Zero and are starting by replacing windows and lighting. The three-storey building is currently EPC D and can be cold and draughty – this building provides a vital service to the community so it’s important that it is as warm and resilient as it can be. Our Themes and Key Actions - Warm and Resilient Buildings RETROFIT Making changes to existing buildings, such as adding insulation…
… retrofit projects? An ambitious community drive can reduce the price of materials and labour and encourage local businesses to get involved and provide solutions. Carbon co-op are a great place to learn more about this approach. Local Action: Newground Together, Charitable Arm of Together Housing Group Newground Together are working alongside Halifax Opportunities Trust and WomenCentre to deliver…
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… and improved health and wellbeing for example. Retrofitting Our Buildings Getting every building in the borough to an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C or above is a huge challenge. Many of our homes leak heat because they were built when heating worked differently, when gas was cheaper and before we understood the impact of burning fossil fuels. Overcoming this challenge will mean our…