Ending Retrofit’s Rollercoaster: Jack Allen on Wave 3 Funding, PAS 2035 & Truly Warm Homes

Ending Retrofit’s Rollercoaster: Jack Allen on Wave 3 Funding, PAS 2035 & Truly Warm Homes

* Building Energy Experts focuses on energy efficiency and sustainability. * Jack Allen transitioned from consultancy to hands-on building performance. * Decarbonizing social housing faces funding and operational challenges. * The private sector requires certainty for sustainable investments. * Funding waves create boom and bust cycles for businesses. * Cost effectiveness of retrofit assessments is crucial for success. * Public perception of retrofit needs improvement for wider acceptance. * Climate change impacts are often underestimated by the public. * Advocacy for retrofit must be more assertive and relatable. * Community engagement is key to driving behavioral change in sustainability. Find Jack on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-allen-building-energy-experts/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-allen-building-energy-experts/] His company are expert at making buildings better - check them out: https://buildingenergyexperts.co.uk [https://buildingenergyexperts.co.uk/]/

Water and The Retrofit Solution

* Halcyan Water conditions hard water to behave like soft water. * Every millimeter of lime scale can increase energy consumption by 7-10%. * Over 60% of the UK is supplied with hard water. * The average household can save about half a tonne of CO2 equivalent per year by treating hard water effectively. * Accreditation processes for water treatment products are complex and slow. * Government regulations often do not adequately address the issues of hard water. * Consumer awareness is crucial for the adoption of water treatment solutions. * Halcyan's product can be installed in less than an hour and protects the entire house. * The ROI for Halcyan's solution is approximately two and a half years. * Innovative solutions in water treatment are often overlooked in favor of traditional methods.  Find Halycan and there solution here: https://halcyanwater.com/ [https://halcyanwater.com/]

Mad Men Ad Man Takes On Retrofit

* Eden Labs focuses on commercializing sustainability through marketing. * Renaming 'retrofit' to 'renovation' could improve public perception. * A national conversation about sustainability is lacking. * Community engagement is crucial for promoting sustainable practices. * Emotional drivers are more effective than logical arguments in marketing. * Negative media coverage affects public perception of retrofit solutions. * True stories and authenticity can engage consumers. * Collaboration among stakeholders can amplify sustainability efforts. * Timely solutions can make sustainability more appealing. * Human ingenuity can drive the transition to sustainability. Find Eden Lab https://www.edenlab.co/what-we-do

Employment Focused Training - The Future Of Retrofit

* Greenworks aims to train and hire a workforce for the net zero transition. * The retrofit industry faces a significant skills gap, needing 3 million trained individuals by 2030. * Barriers to entry include a lack of understanding of career pathways in retrofit. * Employers often hesitate to hire newly certified trainees due to their lack of experience. * Greenworks focuses on continuous learning to ensure trainees remain job-ready. * Training should be relevant and accessible to the learner's role. * Engaging younger generations requires modern, digestible training methods. * The qualities needed for retrofit roles include being personable and methodical. * SMEs benefit from training solutions that integrate into the flow of work. * AI can enhance training by providing coaching and support for trainees. See Elliott's profile here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliott-grover-9710a7138/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliott-grover-9710a7138/] Greenworkx:  https://www.greenworkx.org/ [https://www.greenworkx.org/]

House Monitoring Tool In The Post

* Permetrix provides test kits for measuring housing performance. * The tools help assess heat loss and ventilation in homes. * User-friendly design allows homeowners to easily collect data. * Data privacy is ensured under GDPR regulations. * Accurate measurements are crucial for effective retrofitting. * Many EPCs are inaccurate, leading to funding allocation issues. * Permetrix tools validate retrofit work and ensure quality assurance. * The company aims to penetrate the heat pump market effectively. * AI could enhance personalized monitoring solutions in homes. * Research is needed to address climate resilience and overheating. LINKS The Purmmetrix website: https://www.purrmetrix.com/ [https://www.purrmetrix.com/] This show was made possible with the support of the amazing team at JRL Group, the MVHR and retrofit build specialists, you can find them here: https://jrlgroup.crd.co/ [https://jrlgroup.crd.co/]