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Big changes are coming for heat networks – are you ready?
Heat networks are entering a major new regulatory era, with Ofgem set to become the statutory regulator from 2026. For …
Net Zero and Decarbonisation in Scottish Housing
The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) recently revealed a stark reality: fewer than one in three registered social landlords (RSLs) in …
Making Retrofit Stack Up: Your “Why” Matters More Than You Think
At the end of November, I had the privilege of speaking alongside Margaret Goddard, Antoine Pellet, and Ben Lambon Ralph …
Decarbonisation Grant Delivery Assurance: Confidence Across Energy Upgrade Programmes
As UK organisations accelerate their decarbonisation efforts, investment in energy efficiency and retrofit programmes continues to grow. From social housing …
Retrofit and Quality: Are We Running the Wrong Race?
There has been a lot of noise across the sector following the recent National Audit Office (NAO) report on retrofit …
The Home Energy Model: What It Means for the Social Housing Sector
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has confirmed that the Home Energy Model (HEM) will replace the …
Awaab’s Law: A Broader Legislative Shift
The publication of draft guidance for the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025 confirms that Awaab’s Law …
Are You Ready for the New Decent Homes Standard?
The Government has launched a bold consultation on a new Decent Homes Standard that will apply across social and private …
Are You Unknowingly Operating as an Energy Company?
As the UK accelerates toward net zero, heat networks have emerged as critical infrastructure for sustainable heating. However, for many …
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