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Education is a key theme within any awareness week, but especially #NetZeroWeek due to the urgency and scale of the challenge we’re facing. 📖    One aspect we’re passionate about is sharing industry best practice, which we believe we’re leaders in when it comes to retrofit decarbonisation.     An example of this is the work we’re currently completing for the Matrix Housing Partnership across the South West, Midlands and Southern England working with seven individual clients, we’re improving 905 social housing properties and the lives of more than 1750 people. Better still, 1.6 million kilogrammes of CO2 emissions will be saved each year as a result of the work. 🌱    Follow the link below or read the project profile to learn more about the scheme and how large-scale residential retrofit decarbonisation is being done. ⬇️    https://lnkd.in/gRBWtC4x    #RetrofitDecarbonisation #Housing #Sustainability #NetZero

🌿 Embracing Change: The Energy Transition in Latrobe Valley 🌿 The Latrobe Valley in Gippsland is undergoing a remarkable transformation as it shifts from traditional energy sources to more sustainable alternatives. This transition not only reflects the vision of the Council for a greener and more resilient future but also addresses the concerns of the community while bringing the regional area together in unity. Transcend Managed Services are proud to be working with Latrobe City Council and Latrobe Valley Authority and are showcasing their case study at Morwell Innovation Centre tomorrow. Partnerships are cornerstone to growth. For decades, the Latrobe Valley has been synonymous with coal-fired power generation, playing a significant role in Australia's energy landscape. However, as the world moves towards cleaner and renewable energy sources, the Valley has embraced this change with determination and innovation. The transition to renewable energy not only aligns with the Council's vision for a sustainable future but also demonstrates a commitment to reducing carbon emissions and mitigating climate change. This shift has not been without its challenges, and the concerns of the community have been at the forefront of the transition process. The impact on local jobs, economies, and livelihoods has been a key consideration, prompting stakeholders to collaborate and find solutions that benefit both the environment and the community. Through open dialogue, engagement, and collaboration, the community has been actively involved in shaping the transition, ensuring that their voices are heard and their needs are met. What is truly inspiring is how this energy transition has brought the regional area together in unity. Despite differing perspectives and interests, stakeholders have come together to work towards a common goal of a sustainable and prosperous future for the Latrobe Valley. This shared vision has fostered a sense of community pride, resilience, and innovation, driving positive change and creating new opportunities for growth and development. As we witness the transformation taking place in the Latrobe Valley, let us celebrate the power of adaptation, collaboration, and unity in driving positive change. By embracing innovation, sustainability, and community engagement, we can create a brighter future for generations to come and inspire others to follow in our footsteps towards a more sustainable and inclusive world. #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #CommunityEngagement #Innovation #Unity #LatrobeValley

🆕 LEARNING RESOURCE: The policy environment on #decarbonisation and #retrofit is evolving, so how can social landlords continue to build strategies to meet #NetZero? Richard Ellis, Director of Sustainability at SRS Adopter Peabody, explains in this CPD article for Inside Housing, in association with Switchee. After reading the article, you should be able to: ✅ Describe national targets for decarbonisation ✅ Describe the role of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). Detail how EPC ratings are determined, and the potential benefits and drawbacks of this method ✅ Detail the current sources of government funding available to support decarbonisation ✅ Explain the evolving policy context on decarbonisation ✅ Describe the progress made to date by the sector, and set this in the context of UK housing more generally ✅ Understand what organisations must consider when decarbonising their building stock and own operations ✅ Consider what role digital technology might play in supporting decarbonisation ✅ Describe how providers can engage residents in decarbonisation work, and explain why it is important As a bonus, if you take the quiz at the end, you can earn CPD minutes. https://lnkd.in/eY-6jStF #HousingAssociations #UKHousing #AssetManagement

The journey to sustainable energy and transportation involves more than technology – it's about people and communities. Enlisting the aid of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) is one way to raise awareness of program benefits and ensure low-income, disadvantaged, rural and tribal communities’ challenges and experiences are reflected in program design. CSE's Fabiola (Fabi) Lao, MPA discusses the importance of CBOs and how to compensate them for their crucial role in advancing clean energy and transportation. https://lnkd.in/gdpjP5j3

Cartrefi Clyd, the new community led Sustainable Retrofit Service in Wales is live! See https://cartreficlyd.cymru for details. Based on PAS2035 and a 'bottom up' / community led approach, Cartrefi Clyd will be providing owner occupiers and private landlords access to the best-practice, risk based approach to retrofit. So if you are a homeowner, or know someone in Wales who is interested in undertaking a retrofit project in a sustainable manner please do let them know that this new independent service now exists. PAS demands that the owner, their house and the public good is paramount in any works. Cartrefi Clyd are absolutely committed to ensuring that the best advice is given so that Wales can benefit from doing retrofit right first time around. Cartrefi Clyd is a partnership with Datblygiadau Egni Gwledig (DEG), Cwm Arian Renewable Energy, https://lnkd.in/ejugFHeE and Ynni Cymunedol Cymru | Community Energy Wales. Each of these groups has a long history of working with local communities to bring energy advice, fuel poverty projects etc. DEG, CARE and Lightfoot, along with RDE will host qualified PAS2035 Retrofit Assessors and RDE will provide the Retrofit Co-ordination services. https://cartreficlyd.cymru has been supported by the Energy Redress Scheme. Why not take advantage of this funding as it is currently reducing the cost of the services by 50%.

The #privaterentedsector has been slow to transition towards energy efficiency measures and retrofits that enable net zero goals of the UK. Various barriers like unavailability of finance options, lack of policy instruments and dearth of useful information impede the shift. With this sector making up almost 20% of UK households, special emphasis is required to support this movement. Fueled by Innovate UK support, we are excited to have already started work on developing an end-to-end solution for the private rented sector along with 12 partners. We look forward to the opportunities of shared learning and solution building through the #LetZero project. #waystonetzero #greeninghousingstock #decarbonisationprecedents #solutionsforabetterworld https://lnkd.in/eYdB6-uW

A really helpful blog if your looking to start, or progress your journey towards #netzero and #decarbonisation . Don't forget, I can help create you to create a Decarbonisation Plan and much more through my role as an #BusinessAdviser on the Leicester Accelerator program.... #leicesterbusiness

#ScotClimateWeek Buildings can be a major source of carbon so we’re carrying out £3.8 million of work this year in 16 offices and schools to reduce energy consumption. This will cut carbon emissions and energy costs. All our new build projects - schools, hubs, business premises and homes - will include energy efficiency measures. Learn more about our work towards net zero: https://ow.ly/Okwa50TqLEv

Check out this article by Gabrielle Gordon, "Building Green Community: Navigating Energy Efficiency Implementation with an Inclusive Lens," highlighted in the Electrification July/August Special Issue Edition! 🔗 : https://lnkd.in/gJihEPpZ

Yesterday, we announced $4.3M in five projects through the Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program and Energy Innovation Program to accelerate deep energy retrofits. This includes funding for the EnviroCentre’s Future Homes Accelerator to continue driving deep energy retrofits in social housing across eastern Ontario, supporting the adoption of net-zero technologies in affordable housing. EnviroCentre’s work demonstrates the power of retrofits, replacing traditional furnaces with electric heat pumps, improving insulation, and installing advanced heat recovery ventilation systems. With an average 42% energy reduction and a significant cut in emissions, this project is setting a new benchmark for affordable housing retrofits. Canada’s buildings sector is the third-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, with over two-thirds of the buildings that will exist in 2050 already built. Retrofitting these buildings is essential for improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and saving households money. Learn more: https://ow.ly/QcTJ50TRAzN #sustainability #EnergyEfficiency #NetZero