Decarbonising Social Housing at Scale
20/01/2025
Paul Norman, Director of Asset Strategy at Clarion Housing Group, shares insights into their ambitious plan to decarbonise 13,000 homes in Bromley. Learn how the Clarion 2050 strategy offers a roadmap for achieving net zero while prioritising resident well-being and financial sustainability.
Hints & Tips for Housing Providers:
Develop a Clear North Star:
Define your long-term goals early. Clarion's focus: remove fossil fuels without increasing residents' bills.
Leverage Data Effectively:
Gather detailed stock data and understand archetypes. This supports strategic decisions and stakeholder buy-in.
Start with a Strong Framework:
Align individual projects with an overarching strategy to streamline approvals and maintain focus.
Think Place-Based:
Break large projects into localised packages to maximise community engagement and stakeholder collaboration.
Engage Residents Early:
Co-create engagement strategies to foster trust and ensure residents understand new technologies like heat pumps.
Use an Energy Services Model:
Explore private finance options while guaranteeing energy savings for residents.
Learn from Pilots:
Share successes and failures openly. Join forums like the Retrofit Society to build collective knowledge.
Maintain Momentum:
Avoid long gaps between pilot projects and full-scale rollouts to keep costs and timelines under control.
Resources Mentioned:
Retrofit Society Forum: retrofit-society
PAS 2035 Retrofit Framework: BSI
Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Wave 3
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