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UK’s £15bn retrofit plan: 5m homes, but is the money real
The UK government pledges £15bn to retrofit 5m homes. But how much reaches homeowners? We analyse costs, grants, EPC impact, and what to do now.
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Retrofit skills gap threatens UK clean energy targets
A UK Parliament report warns a shortage of trained installers could derail the government's clean energy goals. Here's what it means for your home upgrade plans.
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Jakarta’s building rules show UK what efficiency really costs
Jakarta’s new energy and water efficiency rules for buildings set a global benchmark. For UK homeowners, the lesson is clear: regulation drives retrofit faster than grants alone.
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Retrofit advice gaps risk leaving UK homeowners out of pocket
Energy Saving Trust warns patchy local advice and complex grants are slowing home energy upgrades. What it means for your bills, EPC, and available funding.
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Should you demolish your home for an eco rebuild
A 'tired' Hampshire house faces demolition for an eco home. We weigh costs, EPC gains, planning hurdles, and whether retrofit beats rebuild for UK homeowners.
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Miliband extends landlord EPC deadline to 2030
The government extends the 2028 EPC C deadline for landlords to 2030. What this means for tenants, retrofit costs, and the UK's housing stock.
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Why London leads on retrofit searches but lags on actual work
London tops UK searches for energy-efficient home upgrades, but actual installation rates lag. We analyse why, and what homeowners elsewhere can learn.
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London’s 20,000-home retrofit plan shows what national policy lacks
London boroughs propose retrofitting 20,000 homes to cut bills and emissions. Axiom Eco Homes analyses what this means for UK homeowners and why national strategy lags.
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West Midlands Retrofit Pilot Shows What National Policy Could Be
The West Midlands Combined Authority launches a Buildings Retrofit Pilot. What it means for UK homeowners, EPC ratings, and energy bills.
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UKGBC retrofit call: what it means for your home and bill
The UK Green Building Council has called for urgent action on home retrofit. We analyse what it means for UK homeowners, EPC ratings, and energy costs.