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Practical guidance for housing associations, retrofit coordinators and installers navigating PAS2035, the Warm Homes Plan and the UK's retrofit funding landscape.

PAS2035
PAS2035
Heat Pumps and PAS2035: What Installers Need to Know
Heat pumps represent a significant shift in retrofit heating strategy. Understanding how they integrate with PAS2035 assessment and design principles is essential for installers.
29 April 2026 Read more →
Funding
Funding
Grant Funding for Private Renters: The Warm Homes Local Grant Explained
Warm Homes Local grants offer private renters access to energy efficiency improvements. This guide explains eligibility, application processes and implications for the retrofit sector.
28 April 2026 Read more →
Industry
Industry
Fabric First vs Technology First: The Retrofit Debate
The retrofit industry remains divided between prioritising building fabric improvements or deploying heat pump technology. Both approaches have merit, and evidence suggests an integrated strategy delivers optimal outcomes.
27 April 2026 Read more →
Technology
Technology
Thermal Bridging in Retrofit: What It Is and How to Address It
Thermal bridging undermines retrofit performance by allowing heat to escape through building materials. Understanding its causes and mitigation strategies is essential for achieving PAS2035 compliance.
26 April 2026 Read more →
Funding
Funding
EPC Band C by 2030: What It Means for Social Landlords
Social landlords face a 2030 deadline to achieve EPC Band C across their portfolios. Understanding the regulatory landscape, funding mechanisms and implementation strategies is essential.
25 April 2026 Read more →
Industry
Industry
How Retrofit Reduces NHS Costs: The Health Case for Warm Homes
Improving home insulation through retrofit reduces respiratory illness, hospital admissions and mental health conditions, generating measurable NHS savings that justify retrofit investment.
24 April 2026 Read more →
PAS2035
PAS2035
PAS2030 Accreditation: What Installers Need and Why It Matters
PAS2030 accreditation is essential for retrofit installers working under PAS2035. Learn what's required, why standards matter, and how compliance protects projects.
23 April 2026 Read more →
Technology
Technology
Understanding SAP Scores and What They Mean for Retrofit
SAP scores measure dwelling energy performance and form the foundation of retrofit planning. Understanding how they work is essential for meeting building standards and decarbonisation targets.
22 April 2026 Read more →
Industry
Industry
The Retrofit Workforce Gap: How the Sector Is Responding
The retrofit sector faces a critical skills shortage as demand for qualified installers outpaces supply. Industry bodies and training providers are taking action.
21 April 2026 Read more →
Technology
Technology
Solar PV in Social Housing Retrofit: What the Numbers Show
Solar PV deployment in social housing retrofit is growing, but cost, fabric-first principles and tenure complexity require careful financial and technical planning.
20 April 2026 Read more →
Funding
Funding
Local Authority Retrofit Delivery: Lessons from Early Warm Homes Programmes
Early local authority retrofit programmes reveal critical success factors and common pitfalls in delivering at-scale home energy improvements across the UK.
19 April 2026 Read more →
Industry
Industry
Resident Communication in Retrofit: Getting It Right from Day One
Clear, timely resident communication is foundational to retrofit success. Poor engagement leads to delays, complaints and programme failure—here's how to do it right.
18 April 2026 Read more →
Technology
Technology
MVHR vs MEV: Choosing the Right Ventilation Strategy for Retrofit
MVHR and MEV represent distinct ventilation philosophies for retrofit projects. Understanding their performance characteristics, costs and building suitability is essential for specifying the right strategy.
17 April 2026 Read more →
Industry
Industry
Why Retrofit Programmes Get Delayed — and How to Prevent It
Retrofit programmes face mounting delays due to supply chain issues, skills gaps and compliance complexity. Understanding root causes and implementing structured preventative measures is essential for delivery success.
16 April 2026 Read more →
Funding
Funding
Warm Homes Plan 2026: What Social Housing Providers Need to Know
The UK government's £15 billion Warm Homes Plan represents the largest public investment in home upgrades in British history. Here's what it means for social housing delivery.
March 2026 Read more →
Legislation
Legislation
Awaab's Law: What Social Landlords Need to Know and How to Prepare
Awaab's Law came into force in October 2025, setting strict legal timeframes for social landlords to address damp and mould. We explain the key requirements and what compliance looks like in practice.
February 2026 Read more →
Technology
Technology
RdSAP 10: Key Changes and What They Mean for Retrofit Assessors
RdSAP 10 came into effect in June 2025, introducing significant changes to how domestic energy assessments are conducted. We break down the key updates every assessor and coordinator should understand.
January 2026 Read more →
Industry
Industry
The UK Retrofit Sector in 2026: Scale, Skills and the Road Ahead
With the Warm Homes Plan now in motion and ECO4 having wound down, the UK retrofit sector is at a turning point. We look at where the industry stands and what needs to happen next.
January 2026 Read more →
PAS2035
PAS2035
PAS2035 and PAS2030: Understanding the Difference
PAS2035 and PAS2030 are frequently confused. They govern different things — and understanding the distinction matters for every organisation involved in funded retrofit delivery.
December 2025 Read more →
PAS2035
PAS2035
What Is PAS2035 and Why Does It Matter?
PAS2035 is the UK standard that governs the whole-house retrofit process. It is mandatory for all major funding schemes — and non-compliance has serious financial and legal consequences.
November 2025 Read more →
PAS2035
PAS2035
What Should an IOE Report Actually Contain?
The Improvement Option Evaluation is one of the most important documents in a PAS2035 project — and one of the most frequently incomplete. Here is what a compliant IOE should include.
November 2025 Read more →
PAS2035
PAS2035
TrustMark Lodgement: A Practical Guide for Retrofit Coordinators
TrustMark lodgement is the final step in every PAS2035 project. Without it, funding cannot be claimed. Here is a practical guide to what is required and the most common causes of delay.
October 2025 Read more →
PAS2035
PAS2035
Ventilation in PAS2035: Why It Is the Most Commonly Missed Element
Ventilation is the PAS2035 requirement most frequently identified as inadequate at audit — and the one most likely to cause genuine harm to residents if overlooked.
October 2025 Read more →

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