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2 decades of #retrofit advice
3 goals of lower #energybills, #decarbonisation and #healthyhomes
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A new report from @energy-uk.org.uk, with data analysis from @cotalityuk.bsky.social, shows how targeted green finance could unlock £9bn in clean heat upgrades for 950k UK homes - helping those who fall between grant support and upfront affordability.

Report: www.energy-uk.org.uk/publications...
Clean Heat: Financing the transition - Energy UK
Energy UK analyses the cost to HM Treasury of rebalancing policy costs on energy bills, and its economic and social benefits.
www.energy-uk.org.uk
August 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM
ecofurb.bsky.social
🌍 Meet Helene, climate-conscious #landlord & retrofit professional who turned to Ecofurb for a home retrofit plan she could trust.

💁 Discover how Ecofurb's phased retrofit plan & Knight Frank Finance's advice have helped Helene begin her journey to go far beyond minimum #energyefficiency standards.
Ecofurb - We're here to help landlords decarbonise too! "It's a relatively small investment to make to get the report done... it gives you that baseline understanding that allows you to go out and have informed conversations with contractors." "From start to finish, it exceeded all my expectations". Helene - private landlord - Victorian ground-floor flat "We could do the minimum and get up from an EPC D to a C and leave it there… but we both feel quite strongly that, from a climate action point of view, we should be doing as much as we can." "The report gave us a clear roadmap. Phase one is something we’re acting on immediately. Phase two will happen when we remortgage. Phase three is further down the line." "Doing that first phase of work could actually unlock better interest rates on further lending… I wasn’t expecting to find out anything I didn’t already know, but I came away really pleasantly surprised." find out more at ecofurb.com/landlords
June 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
ecofurb.bsky.social
We believe a Whole House Retrofit is one of the smartest investments you can make in your home.

Why? Because it can deliver:
💷 Lower energy bills
🏠 Higher property value
🌡️ More comfort and better air quality
🌍 A smaller carbon footprint

Our latest blog breaks it down: ecofurb.com/why-home-ene...
Why a Home Energy Retrofit Is One of the Smartest Investments UK Homeowners Can Make - Ecofurb
TL;DR: A domestic retrofit isn’t just a home improvement, it’s a strategic investment. From lower energy bills and increased property value to greater comfort and climate resilience, a Whole House Ret...
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May 29, 2025 at 10:46 AM
ecofurb.bsky.social
Feedback like this truly reaffirms the work we do - and continues to drive us forward. Thanks Richard! 🏠✨
#retrofit #energyefficiency #greenhomes #netzero
Ecofurb - we're so grateful for feedback like this! "The report was exactly what I needed. Provided me with a detailed analysis of the potential savings I could make with associated investment cost and a phase plan for delivery. The consultation with George was also extremely helpful. He was able to answer all our questions and provided helpful suggestions and explanations throughout. All in all exceeded my expectations." Richard, Reading - 1900s semi-detached
May 13, 2025 at 11:15 AM
ecofurb.bsky.social
🌍 Keen to take action this Earth Day? We've got you covered.
1️⃣ Head over to eu1.hubs.ly/H0jt87X0
2️⃣ Create a free energy efficiency plan for your home in seconds
3️⃣ See how green you can get your home!
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#earthday #earthday2025 #retrofit #energyefficiency
One quick action you can take this Earth Day 1. head to app.ecofurb.com 2. create a free energy upgrade plan for your home in seconds 3. see how green you can get your home - Test thousands of measures, tailored to your home/budget - Constantly updated with latest data & retrofit options - See what you could save on your home's bills and CO2 emissions You might be surprised! Head to app.ecofurb.com or check our bio/comments link to see your home's energy efficiency potential
April 22, 2025 at 11:36 AM
ecofurb.bsky.social
✨ Ecofurb now does ‘boroscopes’. Here’s April's...
April 1, 2025 at 12:11 PM
ecofurb.bsky.social
Join us tomo morning (Mar 27) for @lowcarbonhomes.bsky.social West of England Retrofit Summit, 9am-12pm, online:

📝 Retrofit pathways for householders & communities
💡 Practical advice on retrofit measures & financing
💁 Chat w/Ecofurb’s Retrofit Coordinators about your home energy upgrade plans
Calling all homeowners, landlords, communities & retrofit keen-beans! If so, join us online tomorrow morning for the West of England Retrofit Summit, 9am-12pm, with speakers, Q&A panel & breakout rooms exploring "Why Retrofit?": 📝 Retrofit pathways for householders & communities 💡 Practical advice on retrofit measures & financing options 💁 Chat with Ecofurb’s Retrofit Coordinators about your own home energy upgrade plans
March 26, 2025 at 1:49 PM
ecofurb.bsky.social
We'll be joining the West of England Retrofit Summit next week, sharing knowledge & insights on home #energyefficiency #retrofit, and regional retrofit action in the SW, alongside many fantastic panellists and guests ✨

actionretrofit.com/the-west-of-...

#AllForRetrofit @lowcarbonhomes.bsky.social
March 18, 2025 at 2:57 PM
ecofurb.bsky.social
We’re heading to #Futurebuild in March! And we’d love to see you there if you can make it.

💡 Our team will be there to talk through your home #energyefficiency #retrofit ideas and can help you get a plan of action together. We’ll be at stand R36. Do pop by!
Image: Ecofurb team at an event stand helping someone talk through their home energy efficiency retrofit plans. Text: Ecofurb x FutureBuild, 04 -06 March 2025 | Excel, London. Stand 36 | Our team can help you get started on your home energy retrofit plans - pop by for a chat!
February 20, 2025 at 12:09 PM
ecofurb.bsky.social
Great analysis of @corelogicuk.bsky.social data from Knight Frank Finance on cost/carbon impact of #MEES.

🔑Stats:

⚡️ D to C upgrades could cost £5,841, F/G £14K+
💸 £21.6bn total across private rented sector
📉 4.5m tons of CO2 reductions (5% residential sector)

www.knightfrank.com/research/art...
Cost & carbon: the potential for stricter minimum efficiency standards in the private rented sector
The government plans to reintroduce the requirement for all domestic rental properties to reach an EPC C minimum by 2030. What is the potential cost and carbon saving of the policy?
www.knightfrank.com
February 18, 2025 at 1:17 PM
ecofurb.bsky.social
Rising #energybills fueling #retrofit interest, but homeowners still prioritising traditional #homeimprovement over #energyefficiency upgrades. Big gap between awareness & action!

👉 Our Home Retrofit Trends Index identifies possible financial & policy solutions: ecofurb.com/home-retrofi...
Ecofurb - The Low Carbon Home Service: Home Retrofit Trends Index (January 2025) Retrofit market context & trends - 62% of homeowners recognise energy bill reductions and saving money as a reason to consider home improvement. 57% recognise this as a benefit of home retrofit. - and while 46% of homeowners are planning home improvements in the next 12 months… - only 32% of these planned home improvements are energy efficiency upgrades so we need to bridge this awareness-action gap
February 13, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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lizlaine.bsky.social
New research on how homeowners’ attitude to #retrofit compares to other home improvements👇 Case studies available of how our Ecofurbers made the choice.
ecofurb.bsky.social Ecofurb @ecofurb.bsky.social · Feb 4
🏡 Are UK homeowners prioritising #energyefficiency #retrofit for #homeimprovements?
💸 How do energy efficiency measures impact our bills & home value?
🏛 What #policyaction can unlock barriers to help people move forward faster?
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🔍 Answers to these Qs & more here:
ecofurb.com/home-retrofi...
Ecofurb Home Retrofit Trends Index - January 2025 with data-driven insights on all things retrofit, including: - home improvement trends and attitudes - market priorities and predictions - expert analysis & recommendations head to www.ecofurb.com to find out more and download
February 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM
ecofurb.bsky.social
🏡 Are UK homeowners prioritising #energyefficiency #retrofit for #homeimprovements?
💸 How do energy efficiency measures impact our bills & home value?
🏛 What #policyaction can unlock barriers to help people move forward faster?
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🔍 Answers to these Qs & more here:
ecofurb.com/home-retrofi...
Ecofurb Home Retrofit Trends Index - January 2025 with data-driven insights on all things retrofit, including: - home improvement trends and attitudes - market priorities and predictions - expert analysis & recommendations head to www.ecofurb.com to find out more and download
February 4, 2025 at 11:33 AM
ecofurb.bsky.social
#heatpump curious? We’ve lined up some resources [1/3]:
(1) 📺 "Heat Pumps - Are they Worth It?", Channel 5 (UK), 8pm tonight w/@alexisconran.bsky.social
(2) 🎙 Happy Heat Pump Podcast w/Bean Beanland & @evanhd.bsky.social
(3) 📊 Check out the stats & analysis from @corelogicuk.bsky.social
Want to get clued up on heat pumps? 5 handy tips and resources to help you figure out if heat pumps are right for you and your home (1) 📺 Watch some telly – specifically, check out “Heat Pumps, are they really worth it?” on Channel 5 (UK) - airing TONIGHT - Weds 29/01/25 at 8pm (hopefully available via catch-up), featuring Ecofurbers Johnny and Mickey! (2) 🎙 Listen to some podcasts – there are loads out there, but a particular favourite of ours is the ‘The Happy Heat Pump Podcast’ feat. Bean Beanland (Heat Pump Federation) and Evan Davis (BBC) (3) 📊 Get familiar with the stats – recent analysis by @corelogicuk suggests that running a heat pump could be cheaper than you think, with 93% of properties seeing reduced bills (link to research in bio)
January 29, 2025 at 12:25 PM
ecofurb.bsky.social
We love this beautiful illustration from architecture & design consultancy Space A, showing how we could #decarbonise #heritagehomes in the Primrose Hill conservation area.

Also check their blog for historic home #retrofit tips, incl. getting an Ecofurb Plan - spacea.co.uk/spaceablog/2...
January 28, 2025 at 12:25 PM
ecofurb.bsky.social
Community Energy England are now on Bluesky - give them a follow here: @cenergyengland.bsky.social
commenergyengland.bsky.social Community Energy England @commenergyengland.bsky.social · Dec 9
👋We’re CEE, the membership body and leading voice for the #CommunityEnergy sector in England.

We advocate for community-led energy systems change & support the growth of this vital movement for a cleaner, fairer, and more sustainable energy future.

Follow us for updates, and ways to get involved!
December 9, 2024 at 12:44 PM
ecofurb.bsky.social
EPC reforms are coming! So if you’re a #retrofit radical or an #energyefficiency aficionado, now is the time to have your say (submit comments here 'til 26/2/25): eu1.hubs.ly/H0fbbC30

We also believe an Ecofurb Plan is much better than an EPC for home energy performance improvements. Here's why.
EPC reforms are coming! But we think an Ecofurb Plan will get you further forward faster on your home retrofit journey. From EPC to Ecofurb (1) We’re welcoming the reforms to energy performance certificates for homes - but we believe that, even with changes, the advice will be too generic for most homeowners From EPC to Ecofurb (2) Every home is different. And an Ecofurb Plan will provide much more granular data, specific to your home, as well as possible cost & installation scenarios specific to your budget and needs From EPC to Ecofurb (3) Also - we connect you with installers you can trust from our network, and oversee their works to get you from ‘advice’ to ‘all done’ faster than you can say Ecofurb!
December 5, 2024 at 4:26 PM
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jamesdyson.bsky.social
Today is national #fuelpovertyawarenessday, a moment to pause and consider the impacts of fuel poverty in the UK. 6.7 million UK households, or 23%, spend more than 10% of their income after housing costs on energy.
November 27, 2024 at 9:34 AM
ecofurb.bsky.social
This one goes out to all the #retrofit loving lexicographers 🤓
November 26, 2024 at 4:47 PM
ecofurb.bsky.social
Lots of UK coverage RE energy price rises and inflation recently. It's crucial we empower all people to make their homes energy efficient. The Warm Homes Plan is a good start, but we need to do more.

(1) www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
(2) www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
(3) www.gov.uk/government/n...
November 22, 2024 at 9:01 AM
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renewablewriter.bsky.social
Today we’ve announced a huge package of measures to accelerate the deployment of heat pumps, including liberalising planning rules, increasing funding for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme & introducing a reformed Clean Heat Market Mechanism in April www.gov.uk/government/n...
Help to save households money and deliver cleaner heat to homes
Up to 300,000 homes to benefit from upgrades next year, as government continues rollout of the Warm Homes Plan.
www.gov.uk
November 21, 2024 at 9:01 AM
ecofurb.bsky.social
In case you hadn't caught it on the 'gram, we've shared 4 reasons why Ecofurb is a key tool in the #communityenergy #retrofit advice toolkit.

💡 By referring to us when advice gets complex, groups can free up time for outreach & capacity building.

www.instagram.com/p/DCmXDSuAoTh/

#climateaction
November 21, 2024 at 8:37 AM
ecofurb.bsky.social
Who else is going to be at the Community Energy England conference/awards in Bristol this Friday? We'll be exhibiting, so please swing by for a chat - especially if you're curious to understand how Ecofurb can work as part of the #communityenergy #retrofit toolkit. See you there? 😊
November 20, 2024 at 10:37 AM
ecofurb.bsky.social
Vaughan wanted to get #fossilfuelfree while avoiding the nightmare his neighbours were facing with contractors. We helped him plan & coordinate the #retrofit measures being installed, resulting in lower bills (and stress)!

Full story: ecofurb.com/real-life-ec...

#energyefficiency #sustainability
A picture of Vaughan and his retrofit coordinator sat at a table smiling, half-surrounded by a red border. At the bottom of the image is a quote which says, "Ecofurb I think offers a de-risking process. You don't have to vet contractors and think 'well, are they actually any good?", followed by "Vaughan, 1990s detached house".
November 19, 2024 at 12:32 PM
ecofurb.bsky.social
Ecofurb explained, our (first-of-its-kind) national #energyefficiency service that will support you from advice to quality assured installation.
youtu.be/iI4nR6BGWh8?...
Ecofurb Explained | Energy Efficiency Retrofit Plans for your Home
YouTube video by Ecofurb
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November 15, 2024 at 4:34 PM