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Net Zero
Residential buildings are a significant source of
carbon emissions in the UK. Reducing carbon emissions from new and existing
homes is therefore part of strategies to meet the UK’s net zero target.
Net zero is pursued in social housing to meet national
legal climate targets, cut tenant energy bills, and improve home quality.
Retrofit is the common term given to fabric energy
efficiency improvement works on existing homes
At Rand Associates we combine social housing asset
knowledge with retrofit technical delivery, so the provider has one joined-up
route from feasibility to completion. Our consultants manage this process at a
property level with the completion of a comprehensive process which includes:
- An
in-depth survey by a Rand Associates qualified Retrofit Assessor to
provide an accurate SAP score and property data.
- Energy
modelling using property data to determine the best measures for each
property as well as providing indicative costs and forecast SAP scores.
- PAS2035
compliant design using Rand qualified PAS2035 Designers.
- Management
of works within the PAS2035 framework.
- Final
sign off works with Trust Mark certification allowing clients to claim
Government funding.
- Retrofit
Evaluation undertake once works have been completed to check that they
been successful