SUSTAINABILITY
The latest sustainability news from across the UK housing sector.
Here, we cover all the ways the housing sector is helping tackle the climate crisis and becoming zero carbon, whether that’s by retrofitting existing properties or investing in new green technologies.
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Wates Retrofit “signals the group’s commitment to net-zero carbon and to supporting those facing fuel poverty from unprecedented rising energy costs”.
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It is hoped that the partnership will help drive sustainability within the two organisations and the wider social housing sector.
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Raven Housing will use the funding to deliver more than 630 homes by 2026, as well as support the organisation with its net zero-carbon commitments.
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Climate solutions charity Ashden says a nationwide retrofit programme would cut emissions, reduce fuel poverty, and boost local employment.
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40% of the homes are earmarked for a mixture of social rent and shared ownership, with York Council seeking grant funding to increase this further.
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The two firms are launching the partnership in Essex, where ilke Homes, a modular homebuilder, is delivering the UK’s largest zero-carbon housing scheme.
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