Posted 09.03.15
New regulations around heat metering: What’s the impact?
The EU Energy Efficiency Directive (2012) requires all UK landlords to undertake assessments or install heat meters for all district and communal heating systems, by December 2016.
Sustainable Homes is holding two events to discuss what this means for Registered Social Landlords....read more
£5 billion green bond to kick start retrofits
While the case for retrofitting the UK's housing stock is getting stronger, funding for social landlords is in short supply.
What are the alternatives? One option could be a new Green Energy Bond....read more
New scheme in development to benchmark environmental impacts of contractors
RSLs are making improvements to their environmental performance through SHIFT. Now there are calls from contractors and DLOs to have their performance aligned with those of landlords. In collaboration with contractors and social landlords, Sustainable Homes has begun work to create a similar scheme....read more
How retrofitting can save £6 million in resident health costs
On 25th February, Sustainable Homes hosted a national conference on health and housing in Leeds. The day brought together leading case studies, research and ground breaking projects. Well-insulated, warm homes can mean healthier bank balances for their inhabitants....read more
The Sustainable Homes Academy - new online resource
Sustainable Homes' new learning platform provides a convenient and effective way to train staff.
There are courses on a variety of subjects - including reducing fuel poverty, energy efficiency and....read more
