Decarbonisation; Building Fabric; Heating, Ventilation & Services
Decarbonisation Feature
Last year, one in four social housing residents experienced fuel poverty
improvements address critical issues such as ventilation and overheating, fostering healthier and more comfortable living environments for residents.
OPPORTUNITIES UNDER LABOUR’S PLEDGES Te Labour Government has pledged £13.2 billion towards retrofitting homes and expanding clean heating technologies by 2030. Teir strategy addresses gaps in the previous funding approach with a focus on: • Fuel poverty reduction: Ensuring energy bills do not increase post-retrofit relative to pre-upgrade levels.
• Carbon savings: Contributing to the UK’s Net Zero ambitions through cost-effective carbon reduction.
• Resident wellbeing: Delivering warmer, more energy-efficient homes to enhance comfort and health.
• Economic resilience: Supporting job creation and a green recovery in the construction sector.
effectiveness and long-term efficiency, aligns with trends observed across the industry. While promising, the success of this fund depends on addressing access challenges and supporting the skilled labour market to ensure timely and effective delivery.
SUPPORTING THE SECTOR By leveraging industry expertise and tailored solutions, manufacturers can help improve housing standards and enhance resident wellbeing supporting landlords and housing associations in addressing the challenges of retrofitting social housing. For example, upgrading from single-glazed to double-glazed windows
can significantly reduce energy costs for low-income households, saving approximately £140 annually. In addition to lowering heating expenses, these
Keylite’s new Fixed Skylight for roofs pitched
Keylite Roof Windows has launched a new Fixed Skylight
from 10° upwards that will allow for more daylight and a higher level of security. T e innovative design, which is new to the market for 2024, will suit single-story roofs due to its low-pitch installation and off ers 44% more daylight than a standard centre pivot window. T e Fixed Skylight is also compliant with Part Q of UK building regulations and meets latest guidance in ‘Security in dwellings: Approved Document Q’ to help resist unauthorised access in new dwellings. T e purpose of Part Q is to make a window suffi ciently robust to resist its ability to be levered open.
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Showersave launches QB1-21XE Showersave
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Showersave QB1-21XE, its latest innovation designed to off er enhanced energy effi ciency and ease of installation for contractors. T is new model builds on the success of its predecessor,
• Retrofit sector development: Building capacity and capability within the retrofit supply chain while upskilling social landlords.
THE PATH FORWARD Decarbonising social housing demands a collaborative effort from government bodies, housing providers, and industry suppliers. Accelerated access to funding, streamlined processes, and robust skills development are essential to achieving EPC targets, reducing fuel poverty, and supporting the broader Net Zero agenda. At Eurocell, we believe that by working together, the sector can overcome
existing barriers to deliver sustainable, energy-efficient homes that positively impact millions of residents and pave the way for a greener future.
Kelly Hibbert is head of commercial sales at Eurocell Housing Management & Maintenance
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designed to deliver maximum energy savings, compliance with building regulations, and ease of installation – key benefi ts for contractors across the UK. T e QB1-21XE is an aff ordable and eff ective solution for meeting Part L building regulations and future-proofi ng homes to comply with the upcoming Future Homes Standard (FHS).
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T e Electric Heating Company (EHC) has launched a high-capacity boiler range, designed for large residential or commercial installations. T e Voltius range includes models with outputs of 60 kW, 80 kW, and 100 kW, making it suitable for offi ces, hotels, schools, and other large facilities. For larger output needs, multiple boilers can be combined on a low loss header. T e Voltius boiler is versatile, capable of being installed in any property with suffi cient 3-Phase electricity. It operates effi ciently with conventional wet system radiators or underfl oor heating, with an adjustable operating temperature from 30°C to 80°C.
01698 820533
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