Our retrofit advisory services help councils, housing associations, and social landlords identify opportunities to improve EPC ratings, enhance energy performance, reduce carbon emissions, and deliver fuel savings across their housing stock.
We work with properties funded through programmes such as the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF), Off-Gas Retrofit Programme (ORP), Energy Company Obligation (ECO) and other government-backed energy improvement initiatives.
By combining technical expertise with practical retrofit knowledge, we ensure that interventions are evidence-based, cost-effective, and aligned with long-term decarbonisation goals.
Why Improving EPC/SAP Ratings Matters
Energy performance ratings, measured through EPCs (Energy Performance Certificates) and SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure) calculations, are central to understanding a building’s energy efficiency. Improving these ratings:
- Reduces energy consumption and fuel bills for residents
- Lowers carbon emissions in line with net zero and sustainability targets
- Supports eligibility for grant funding and retrofit incentives
- Enhances asset value and compliance with housing standards
For non-traditional, PRC, and hard-to-treat homes, improving EPC/SAP ratings requires specialist assessment and tailored interventions to deliver meaningful energy savings.
Our Approach
We provide a structured, evidence-based service tailored to social housing retrofit:
Assessment and Analysis
Review of EPCs, SAP calculations, retrofit assessments, and housing stock data to identify energy performance gaps and opportunities.
Identification of Improvement Measures
Targeted recommendations for insulation, heating, ventilation, glazing, and other retrofit measures to improve energy performance and reduce carbon emissions.
Feasibility and Costing
Evaluation of technical feasibility, lifecycle costs, potential savings, and alignment with funding programmes such as SHDF, ORP, and ECO.
Actionable Recommendations
Clear guidance linking EPC/SAP improvements to retrofit interventions, funding eligibility, and carbon reduction outcomes.
Supporting Retrofit Programmes and Energy Goals
Our advice and identification service supports:
- EPC and SAP rating improvement across housing stock
- Carbon emission reduction and net zero compliance
- Fuel poverty mitigation through reduced energy bills
- PAS 2035-compliant retrofit planning and intervention design
- Strategic planning for grant-funded energy improvement programmes
By prioritising measures with maximum impact, landlords can achieve real energy savings and environmental benefits.
Deliverables
Clients receive:
- Detailed assessment of current EPC/SAP ratings and energy performance
- Identification of cost-effective retrofit measures
- Predicted energy savings, carbon reduction, and EPC/SAP improvements
- Clear, actionable reports suitable for asset managers, boards, regulators, and funders
- Recommendations aligned with grant funding and retrofit programme requirements
Reports are written in plain English, making technical energy information accessible and actionable for decision-making.
Why Work With Us?
We have extensive experience advising on energy efficiency, retrofit planning, and EPC/SAP improvement for social housing, including non-traditional and hard-to-treat properties.
Our independent, evidence-based guidance ensures landlords can:
- Prioritise retrofit measures for maximum impact
- Secure funding and programme compliance
- Reduce carbon emissions and fuel costs
- Deliver safe, effective, and sustainable energy improvements
We help organisations turn energy data into actionable strategies that improve resident outcomes, meet regulatory requirements, and support long-term sustainability.