Existing housing
Under Government plans, all old homes will have basic energy efficiency measures by 2015, and by 2020 seven million homes will have been upgraded to significantly improve their energy performance.
We have worked with housing professionals on a variety of refurbishment projects across the country and have produced a wide range of technical guidance to help the industry meet higher levels of energy performance.
You can access our technical publications and webtools or find out more about our housing technical services to improve your business opportunities in this rapidly growing market.
Publications
Updated - Insulation materials chart (CE71)
This guide details the thermal conductivities, environmental ratings and typical applications of insulation materials available in the UK. It is designed as an aid to specification.
Read the Insulation materials chart (CE71)
Sheffield EcoTerrace case study (CE322)
The Energy Saving Trust presents a detailed case study of our work with Sheffield City Council and other project partners. The results are outstanding for this typical Sheffield small terraced property. It emits 76% less carbon emissions and lifted from an EPC band E to a band A using fabric services and renewable measures.
Read the Sheffield Eco Terrace case study (CE322)
Sustainable refurbishment guide
This guide provides an integrated package of measures that will enable builders, developers and householders to hit the demanding 80% target and make radical improvements to energy performance that go beyond current building regulations.
Eco-refurbishment of 1960's flats
In partnership with MEARS and Travis Perkins, we conducted research into the real life costs of reaching a 60% reduction in carbon emissions from 1960s flats.
Energy saving open homes
Open homes let visitors see first hand what energy-saving features may mean in their own homes. They are a great way to reinforce energy saving advice and encourage action. Read our guidelines on the expected standards for open homes, and how to organise open days.
Exemplar homes
Inspiring refurbishment projects from around the UK.
House types
Eight ‘House Type’ scenarios show the base case and improvements for refurbishing an existing dwelling to a high level of energy performance.
REQUEST renovation measures
REQUEST (Renovation through quality supply chains and energy performance certification standards) is a European programme funded by Intelligent Energy Europe (IEE) designed to increase the uptake of low carbon renovation measure in homes across Europe by focusing on the demand and supply side of low carbon renovations.
Retrofit diaries
The Retrofit Diaries are the diary entries of the successful projects in the Technology Strategy Board’s Retrofit for the Future competition. Each of these sites records activities as they progress through their refurbishment projects.
