Upgrading large portfolios of housing stock to achieve Net Zero Carbon standards is a complex challenge. A deep retrofit programme of this type and magnitude has never been undertaken and everyone is on a steep learning curve to develop the green technology and create an efficient, accountable delivery model.
The Greater London Authority (GLA) have created an ‘Innovation Partnership’, a procurement vehicle which brings the GLA together with social housing providers, contractors, and suppliers to research, develop and deliver the optimum low carbon retrofit solutions.
One of the first pilot schemes for Osborne is combining retrofit external/internal insulation with the replacement of kitchens and bathrooms. This ‘complete’ whole house approach generates greater efficiency and consolidates the impact on residents. They receive a tangible home improvement alongside improved energy performance.