In Focus : Energiesprong
In response to the declaration of a Climate Emergency and commitment to achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2030 , Ealing Council has partnered with the Mayor of London ’ s “ Retrofit Accelerator – Homes ” to develop a strategy for retrofitting its social housing stock to net-zero levels . The ambition is for a modest first phase of up to 64 homes , followed by a rapid scaling up once the supply chain can deliver the quality and price point required .
Energiesprong is an innovative concept to complete whole house energy efficiency retrofits on our social housing stock , resulting in zero-energy homes with greatly
reduced energy and heating costs , increased thermal comfort , and on-site renewable energy generation . The Energiesprong approach focuses on creating comfortable and desirable homes that are also affordable to run . This model largely relies on off-site manufacturing , allowing quick installation and reducing disruption to residents . As most of the work is done externally , residents remain in their homes throughout the process . There are opportunities to support the development of this industry in Ealing , bringing employment opportunities and investment to the borough . The council is currently bringing together the funding package to support the model and expects the first retrofits to be complete during 2021 .
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