Sector: Social Housing

Air Source Heat Pump Replacement Programme.

Overview Carbon3 was appointed to deliver a full Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) replacement programme across 124 homes at an estate in Bulford. The existing systems, installed during construction, were found to be under-specified and inconsistently...

WH:SHF Upgrades for Council in Wiltshire.

Project Overview Carbon3 partnered with an energy and services company to support the whole-home retrofit of 114 social housing properties on behalf of a council in Wiltshire. This programme forms part of a wider £30 million investment to improve...

Low-Carbon New Build Social Housing.

Building Sustainable Homes for the Future Across the UK, the demand for affordable housing continues to grow. Many households are struggling to meet rising private rental costs, leaving social housing providers under pressure to deliver secure,...

Solar, Storage, and EV for 9 Storey Block.

Project overview Carbon3 partnered with a Kent-based borough council to deliver renewable energy upgrades to a block of one- and two-bedroom social homes. The scheme included the installation of a 23.2kWp flat roof solar PV system, battery...

Solar for Sheltered Housing Scheme.

The Challenge Sheltered housing plays an important role in supporting older and more vulnerable residents, but it presents challenges when it comes to retrofit projects. Many schemes were built several decades ago, with outdated heating systems,...

Renewable Energy for Later Living Community.

Set in the heart of Cambridge, this later living community is the latest flagship development from our client. It is an integrated retirement community designed for over-60s seeking a vibrant and sustainable lifestyle. Carbon3 partnered with this...

Solar and Roof Remedials for Social Housing.

Carbon3 completed a multi-site solar PV and battery rollout across 10 social housing blocks in London. This was supporting the local council’s ambitions to reach net zero while delivering long-term cost and carbon savings for 299 homes. As part of...

Solar Savings for Flats in Hackney.

Hackney Council is one of London’s most forward-thinking local authorities on climate action. It is pioneering new ways to decarbonise its housing stock, especially in traditionally underserved communities. When the Council partnered with Emergent...

Nationwide Housing Association Solar Success.

Decarbonisation that makes sense when every pound matters The challenge Local authority and housing association budgets are under serious pressure. A recent Inside Housing report revealed that London boroughs alone face a £264 million shortfall in...

Sustainable Power for High-Rise Social Housing.

Solar, storage, and savings in one of the most complex residential sites Social housing makes up a significant portion of the UK’s carbon footprint—and with over four million people living in these homes, the sector plays an important role in...

Kent Council Whole-Borough Energy Strategy.

Long-Term Energy Strategy in Action Helping one of the UK’s most ambitious councils hit net zero by 2030: Our client is one of the top ten local authorities nationally for its commitment to climate action. With a declared climate emergency and a...

Housing Association O&M Contract

Why quality maintenance matters in social housing The challenge: rising maintenance costs A major housing association managing over 17,000 homes and supporting more than 35,000 residents across London and the Southeast, needed a trusted partner to...

Reducing Fuel Poverty with Solar and Heat Pumps.

The challenge: lower emissions, lower bills, no compromise on resident comfort A leading UK construction and regeneration group appointed Carbon3 to deliver energy-efficient upgrades across homes managed by one of the UK’s largest social housing...

PAS 2035-Compliant Solar and Heat Pumps for Social Housing.

Fighting fuel poverty with renewable energy. The crisis: fuel poverty in a post-COVID world Since the pandemic, residents in social housing have faced a difficult new reality: rising food prices, stagnant wages, and an unprecedented spike in...