Snugg’s Post

✨ Spotlight on Robin Peters and Snugg ✨ Robin Peters, co-founder and CEO of Snugg, has emerged as a significant voice in the FinTech and #environmental #sustainability space. With a background that includes setting up the #digital arm of Aviva, Peters brings a wealth of experience to his latest venture, Snugg—a platform dedicated to making home energy efficiency accessible and affordable. Founded in 2022, Snugg was born out of Robin Peters' desire to tackle #climate #change, a mission inspired by his daughter's concerns about the environment—surely, a future leader in the making! The platform offers UK homeowners a personalised plan to improve their home's energy efficiency, potentially saving them significant amounts on energy bills while also increasing property values. Snugg differentiates itself by providing unbiased advice, connecting users with trusted local installers and available grants, all tailored to the specific needs of each home. This approach not only supports individual homeowners but also aligns with the broader goal of reducing the UK’s carbon emissions from residential properties, which account for over 20% of the nation’s total #CO2 output. Noteworthy achievements of Snugg ⤵ - The company won the Best FinTech Collaboration 2023 award at the Scottish Financial Technology Awards. This award was given in recognition of their collaborative work with TSB Bank, highlighting the impact of their innovative approach to improving home energy efficiency through FinTech. - Successfully formed partnerships with influential organisations, including major financial institutions like the Scottish Building Society and TSB Bank. These partnerships enhance the platform’s ability to offer tailored energy efficiency solutions and financial support to a broader audience. - Secured significant government funding, including a £171,000 grant from the Green Home Finance Accelerator (GHFA). This funding has been crucial in developing Snugg’s new Green Home Hub, a digital platform designed to work with banks and energy providers to help homeowners improve their energy efficiency. Snugg’s research has demonstrated the potential financial impact of energy efficiency improvements on home values. For example, improving a home’s energy efficiency can increase its market value by over £15,000. This insight highlights the platform’s dual benefit of reducing energy costs and enhancing property values Robin Peters and the Snugg team are at the core of a movement that blends financial technology with environmental responsibility, driving meaningful change in the way people think about and manage home energy efficiency. Simply put, they're the Climate Avengers! ⭐ You can check out Robin's profile, by clicking the link at the comments section. Sophie Leang