When is the right time to decarbonise?
Fossil fuel energy sources are the largest driver of climate change, producing 75% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions according to the IEA. Carbon emissions are still increasing year on year even as governments are working towards a 2050 target for net zero carbon emissions.
Reversing climate change and its adverse effects on people and the planet is important to avoid drastic consequences such as rising sea levels, extreme weather, and crop collapse.
Growth in sustainable energy sources, such as solar and wind are reducing reliance on fossil fuels and may be the key to reducing carbon emissions to zero.
If you are a social housing provider and are considering decarbonisation, today is the right time to get in touch with us about your project, as the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) wave 3 has opened to applications.
The SHDF wave 3 aims to help social housing landlords reduce carbon emissions from their homes by switching to renewable energy sources and increasing their EPC rating to C or above. The SHDF can offer £20,000 per home to install low carbon systems and requires no match funding. Applications close November 25th 2024, so there is never going to be a better time than now to apply.
Other incentives for decarbonising sooner rather than later include price reductions across sustainable energy products such as solar PV and ASHPs over the last decade. As more panels and heat pumps are produced, technology has progressed to make these manufacturing processes more efficient, and the cost savings have been passed on to the consumer. Due to this technological progress, solar PV panels are also now more efficient and convert a higher percentage of sun into energy.
With weather in the UK becoming more extreme on both ends of the scale, now is also a good time to consider the needs of your residents this coming winter. Not only will decarbonisation make a residents home warmer and more efficient, it will also reduce energy costs for residents, which is more important than ever this year as Warm Housing UK estimate there are currently 6.3 million households in fuel poverty.
If you are a commercial property owner and are considering decarbonisation, now is a great time to get in touch with us as energy costs are continuing to rise. Retrofitting solar PV could fix your energy costs lower than from the grid for at least 25 years – the length of the warranty we offer on the performance of our Solar PV panels.
In addition, sustainability is a hot topic for investors and consumers, and reducing your carbon emissions leads to a more positive brand image – 66% of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products according to a Neilsen study.
As we get closer to 2050, the government is also increasing their sustainable policies and regulations in order to hit their target of net zero carbon. To date, policies have included carbon reporting and commercial building standards, but more regulations may come as carbon emissions are still increasing.
Whether you are a social housing provider, commercial property owner, or are looking to decarbonise any of your assets, reach out to us to find out how we can help you lower your carbon footprint.
Fossil fuel energy sources are the largest driver of climate change, producing 75% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions according to the IEA. Carbon emissions are still increasing year on year even as governments are working towards a 2050 target for net zero carbon emissions.
Reversing climate change and its adverse effects on people and the planet is important to avoid drastic consequences such as rising sea levels, extreme weather, and crop collapse.
Growth in sustainable energy sources, such as solar and wind are reducing reliance on fossil fuels and may be the key to reducing carbon emissions to zero.
If you are a social housing provider and are considering decarbonisation, today is the right time to get in touch with us about your project, as the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) wave 3 has opened to applications.
The SHDF wave 3 aims to help social housing landlords reduce carbon emissions from their homes by switching to renewable energy sources and increasing their EPC rating to C or above. The SHDF can offer £20,000 per home to install low carbon systems and requires no match funding. Applications close November 25th 2024, so there is never going to be a better time than now to apply.
Other incentives for decarbonising sooner rather than later include price reductions across sustainable energy products such as solar PV and ASHPs over the last decade. As more panels and heat pumps are produced, technology has progressed to make these manufacturing processes more efficient, and the cost savings have been passed on to the consumer. Due to this technological progress, solar PV panels are also now more efficient and convert a higher percentage of sun into energy.
With weather in the UK becoming more extreme on both ends of the scale, now is also a good time to consider the needs of your residents this coming winter. Not only will decarbonisation make a residents home warmer and more efficient, it will also reduce energy costs for residents, which is more important than ever this year as Warm Housing UK estimate there are currently 6.3 million households in fuel poverty.
If you are a commercial property owner and are considering decarbonisation, now is a great time to get in touch with us as energy costs are continuing to rise. Retrofitting solar PV could fix your energy costs lower than from the grid for at least 25 years – the length of the warranty we offer on the performance of our Solar PV panels.
In addition, sustainability is a hot topic for investors and consumers, and reducing your carbon emissions leads to a more positive brand image – 66% of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products according to a Neilsen study.
As we get closer to 2050, the government is also increasing their sustainable policies and regulations in order to hit their target of net zero carbon. To date, policies have included carbon reporting and commercial building standards, but more regulations may come as carbon emissions are still increasing.
Whether you are a social housing provider, commercial property owner, or are looking to decarbonise any of your assets, reach out to us to find out how we can help you lower your carbon footprint.