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9 big barriers to retrofit at scale

Discover the big barriers to retrofit at scale - and how Transform-ER is responding

April 30, 2025

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Retrofitting schools: The wicked problem we can’t ignore

A guest blog from Ele George making the case for an industrialised programme for upgrading schools.

April 29, 2025

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Defining the need for retrofit transformation: our top 5 insights

Transform-ER's 'Define the Need' report outlines why we need to transform the retrofit sector - and how

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Meet the Transform-ERs – the MTC, the “manufacturing moderniser”

As we launch Transform-ER's Define the Need report, the MTC's Steve Nesbitt shares more about the project's 'Manufacturing-Led' approach

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Meet the Transform-ERs – Planarific, the ‘AI accelerators’

Find out more about Planarific who are leveraging machine learning to improve the efficiency of building assessments

April 8, 2025

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3 reflections on the EPC reform consultation

Check out our top 3 reflections on the UK Government's EPC reform consultation

February 28, 2025

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Our Ultrapanel site visit in numbers

The Transform-ER team recently visited Ultrapanel's factories to witness offsite construction in action

February 11, 2025

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Meet the Transform-ERs – Ultrapanel, the ‘HausWrap hero’

Discover how the Transform-ER project is streamlining accreditation, prototyping kits-of-parts and defining interoperability standards

January 28, 2025

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Why relationships matter in retrofit

As we seek to nurture collaboration as part of Transform-ER, culture change lead Stéphanie Ah Tchou shares why relational factors are critical

January 14, 2025

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Our team’s top 11 highlights from 2024

Discover our highlights from 2024 - pioneering projects to inspire innovation, champion collaboration and revolutionise retrofit

December 17, 2024

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We're looking for a Super Resident Engagement & Liaison Manager

Are you an excellent communicator – and listener? Would you like to help us revolutionise social housing resident engagement with retrofit?

November 20, 2024

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Three big retrofit challenges for landlords – and how Transform-ER is responding

Listening is at the heart of the Transform-ER project - here's what we've learned about enabling a retrofit sector that works for landlords

November 21, 2024

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Energiesprong UK to play key role in Mayor’s new Zero Carbon Accelerator

Energiesprong UK is proud to support the delivery of the Mayor of London’s Zero Carbon Accelerator

September 30, 2024

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Meet the Transform-ERs – Energiesprong UK, the “collaboration champion”

Collaboration is critical the critical ingredient for Transform-ER's new retrofit delivery vehicle says our Emily Braham

September 26, 2024

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Meet the Transform-ERs – Ambue, the “data democratiser”

Discover why improving housing portfolio data is critical to Transform-ER's mission to enable one million home upgrades every year by 2030

July 16, 2024

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We're excited to welcome two new team members

We’re excited to welcome two new members to our team to help us enable every UK home to be comfortable, affordable, desirable and fit for 2050 net-zero standards.

July 3, 2024

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3 reasons offsite construction can increase diversity in the industry

We shout about how offsite manufacturing is key to scaling retrofit – discover why it also offers ways to improve diversity in the sector

April 9, 2024

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Energiesprong UK leading a game-changing project to revolutionise the retrofit industry

A new consortium has been formed with funding from Innovate UK to overcome systemic barriers to retrofitting homes

March 5, 2024

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Futurebuild 2024

We are organising two sessions at the new National Retrofit Conference within Futurebuild this year, and joining other panel sessions on innovation, SHDF learnings, and retrofit success. Find out more

February 27, 2024

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Vacancy - Programme Director

We‘re seeking a Programme Director to oversee the successful delivery of a range of projects and support the development of our consultancy offers.

February 21, 2024

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We're hiring a Project Manager

We're looking for a Project Manager to ensure the successful planning, execution, and completion of an Innovate UK-funded project.

February 1, 2024

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Scotland Study Tour

Read our reflections and learnings from our recent Study Tour to southern Scotland

January 18, 2024

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Energiesprong 2023 highlights

Read about our best moments and achievements from 2023 and what we're looking forward to next year.

December 21, 2023

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Creating a market for net zero multi-storey buildings

As the MustBe0 project draws to a close, we reflect on all it has achieved as well as the challenges it’s faced, and the valuable lessons learned along the way.

November 15, 2023

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Innovation Lab

Energiesprong UK to participate in Innovate UK’s Net Zero Heat: Design Engineering Innovation Lab

September 15, 2023

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Housing 2023

Read our round-up of the biggest annual housing conference in Europe

July 11, 2023

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Retrofit Rap

Find out more about the story behind the retrofit rap "Insulate it", and its creator, Baba Brinkman

May 31, 2023

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Reflections from the Study Tour

Emily Braham shares her learnings from the recent Innovate UK Net Zero Heat Study Tour in North-West Europe

May 19, 2023

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Vacancy - Financial Support

We are looking for an experienced finance and administration person to support the Energiesprong team.

May 10, 2023

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We're hiring a Retrofit Delivery Manager

We are looking for an experienced project manager to work alongside some of the most innovative Net Zero retrofit projects happening in the UK today.

April 18, 2023

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United Living shares their top five learnings from carrying out whole house retrofit

Rebecca Hart, Decarbonisation Project Manager at United Living, shares her learnings so far on their project retrofitting 44 homes in Ealing.

April 11, 2023

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We're hiring a Collaboration Hub Manager & Supply Chain Development

We're seeking someone to manage the Collaboration Hub and enable Solution Providers and clients to collaborate for mutual benefit.

March 27, 2023

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Highlights from our Innovation Showcase

We recently held our Innovation Showcase in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham to show our whole house retrofit in action. Read our top ten highlights from the day.

March 22, 2023

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Join us at Futurebuild 2023

Energiesprong UK will be involved in a number of sessions within the Retrofit section at Futurebuilld 2023, the biggest sustainable construction industry event in the world.

February 24, 2023

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New team members join Energiesprong UK

We’re delighted to welcome three new members to the Energiesprong UK team all supporting our work to enable a desirable, viable net-zero energy refurbishment market at scale.

February 14, 2023

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We're looking for a Zero carbon buildings Digital Solutions Developer

We’re looking for someone to join our team to develop digital approaches to help reach our goal: cost effective zero carbon retrofit and new build homes.

December 20, 2022

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We're looking for a Zero Carbon Buildings Technical Analyst

We are looking for a technical analyst with experience in energy systems and fabric solutions to support delivery of our projects.

December 20, 2022

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5 highlights for Energiesprong UK in 2022

From bringing new voices to the sector to detailing whole house retrofit performance in the UK - find out what we've loved and learned in 2022!

December 14, 2022

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We're looking for a communications and events lead (maternity cover)

Energiesprong UK is looking for a new Communications Lead to join its award-winning team from Feb 2023 – Feb 2024 as maternity cover.

December 6, 2022

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Joining the retrofit revolution – 5 things you need to know

Whole house retrofit is a win-win-win in terms of tackling climate change, preventing fuel poverty and achieving energy security. But what do you need to know to get started?

December 7, 2022

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7 lessons for unlocking whole house retrofit at scale – meet the #RetrofitDisruptors

Find out why the organisations in RAH-IP think new and disruptive tactics will help the UK unlock a functioning, self-financing whole house retrofit market.

December 7, 2022

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Energiesprong UK’s response to Autumn Statement 2022 – our three asks

We welcome energy efficiency measures announced in the Autumn Statement but have three asks to ensure long-term success

November 17, 2022

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We're hiring a Project Delivery Manager!

We're looking for an experienced project manager to work alongside some of the most innovative net-zero retrofit projects happening in the UK today.

October 26, 2022

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We're supporting a new Kent-based heat pump project tackling fuel poverty in hard-to-retrofit homes

A new BEIS-funded project is adopting the Energiesprong approach to tackle the challenges of deploying heat pumps in non-traditional homes.

October 10, 2022

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Energiesprong UK developing integrated ‘comfort and billing service’ for net-zero retrofit

We're leading on a new project to develop and test a seamless end-to-end Comfort Plan management service.

September 28, 2022

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Energiesprong performance in the UK – our top 10 findings (part 2)

The 2nd part of our deep dive into Energiesprong performance in the UK focuses on what can be done to take future projects further – and help drive wider change in the industry.

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Energiesprong performance in the UK – our top 10 findings (part 1)

Our new performance report showcases honest learning from 69 Energiesprong retrofitted UK schemes – from massively reduced impact on the grid to room for improvement on energy services.

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We're looking for support on strategy and business case development

We're seeking someone to support the development of business models for long term impact and market activation as part of our Mustbe0 project.

August 10, 2022

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Multi-storey offsite design competition as part of our MustBe0 project

We’re inviting panel manufacturers and suppliers to enter our multi-storey offsite design competition as part of the MustBe0 project

August 4, 2022

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Offsite construction – one piece of the puzzle for scaling up retrofit

Offsite construction can make deep retrofit quicker and more cost effective. What homes are suitable - and are which aren't?

July 4, 2022

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The cost of living crisis requires long-term investment in energy efficiency

Policies announced today are welcome but to truly tackle the cost of living crisis, we need long-term changes– including a national retrofit strategy.

May 26, 2022

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How to afford net-zero retrofit

We need net-zero retrofit to mitigate runaway climate change and a devastating cost of living crisis. So, how can we afford it at the scale and speed we need?

April 11, 2022

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The UK’s new Energy Security Strategy – it’s not efficient

The new Energy Strategy is a missed opportunity. We are renewing our call for a National Retrofit Strategy and £250m innovation investment for a fair, resilient, sustainable energy future.

April 7, 2022

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Kensington and Chelsea's first carbon-neutral housing block to benefit from Energiesprong approach

Treadgold House is using Energiesprong on its 1st council-owned housing block to go carbon-neutral.

March 24, 2022

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We're hiring a Finance Director!

Energiesprong UK seeks a Finance Director to support us with taking on the lead partner role in our 35m European funded project, MUSTBE0.

March 9, 2022

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Women in retrofit: a Q&A with our Emily Braham

On International Women's day, discover our Emily Braham's career path, her insights into the challenges of retrofit and why she thinks the sector has such an exciting future!

March 8, 2022

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5 concepts to crack the retrofit challenge - Energiesprong UK hackathon

From AR to lightweight facades, our hackathon teams showcased diverse and exciting ideas to make retrofit more appealing, scaleable and effective.

February 28, 2022

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Meet our hackathon coaches

Find out more about the judges providing individual support to the teams in our whole house retrofit hackathon

February 10, 2022

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Meet our hackathon judges

Bringing together experts across sectors, meet the judges who will choose the winning teams in our upcoming whole house retrofit hackathon

January 31, 2022

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5 reasons to take part in our retrofit hackathon

Our upcoming hackathon is designed to catalyse open-source net-zero concepts for UK housing archetypes - to be showcased in an innovative format.

January 27, 2022

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We are hiring

Energiesprong UK seeks an external contractor to support the coordination and help deliver the project management requirements for a 35 Million EU funded project: MUSTBE0 (InterregNWE).

January 7, 2022

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5 highlights for Energiesprong UK in 2021

From pioneering multi-storey building retrofit to an innovative new approach to procurement, 2021 has been an exciting year for Energiesprong UK.

December 13, 2021

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Unlocking net-zero retrofit at scale in the UK: our 5 asks of government

As Energiesprong features as an ‘exemplary sustainable project’ as part of COP26, we outline our 5 key asks for the UK government that could help scale whole house retrofit.

November 2, 2021

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Retrofit in multi-storey buildings: new partners join Mustbe0 project

We're working with three projects in different boroughs in London for multi-storey retrofit demonstrator projects, as part of the Mustbe0 project.

August 9, 2021

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"Retrofit-in-a-box": Nottingham trials pioneering ventilation system

Social housing provider Nottingham City Homes has installed the UK’s first ever offsite-manufactured Ventive Home heating and energy pod system on one of its properties.

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Energiesprong UK is growing!

We’ve welcomed 5 new people to the team, all supporting our work to enable a desirable, viable net-zero energy refurbishment market at scale.

June 11, 2021

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Innovation Partnership: why a new approach to retrofit procurement is key to net zero

June 3, 2021

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We're looking for a Collaboration Hub Manager!

Enabling Solution Providers and clients to collaborate for mutual benefit, and with others including policy makers, financiers etc.

June 1, 2021

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Hundreds of UK homes to benefit from Energiesprong approach

April 26, 2021

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MustBe0 One Year On!

Our MUSTBE0 design teams are seeing successes with taking their ideas forward

December 22, 2020

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Net Zero New Build & Build-up Homes Virtual Webinar

On Friday 11 December 2020, Energiesprong UK hosted a live webinar on self-financing solutions for net-zero new build homes.

December 16, 2020

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Energiesprong announces Net Zero New Build & Build-up Homes Virtual Event

Are you an affordable housing developer who is interested in self-financing approaches to new zero carbon housing? 

December 3, 2020

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Energiesprong UK is recruiting!

Energiesprong UK is looking for talented and dynamic individuals to join its award-winning team

January 7, 2021

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Energiesprong deep retrofit innovation partnership is live and open to bids

Energiesprong UK has announced that its deep retrofit innovation partnership is live and open to bids

November 27, 2020

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Inspiring ideas and exciting visions in the MustBe0 Design Competition UK

The Design Competition has been a fruitful process and shows fantastic progress

October 24, 2020

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Energiesprong in The Green New Deal explained - a special by Rising Earth News

Investment in low carbon infrastructure is top priority on the Green New Deal agenda.

August 25, 2020

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Energiesprong UK wins twice in Whole House Retrofit competition BEIS

The Whole House Retrofit(WHR) competition, focused on developing an affordable route to deep retrofit, has announced their winners.

June 29, 2020

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Winners of the Energiesprong UK Design Competition announced

The Design Competition, successfully launched at the Accelerator Day last November by Energiesprong UK, has announced the winners!

February 18, 2020

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Vacancy - General Financial / Secretariat Support

Energiesprong UK is recruiting for General Financial / Secretariat Support

November 6, 2019

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Accelerator Day

Energiesprong UK is taking off! And now, we need help in scaling up.

November 6, 2019

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17 more pilot homes in Nottingham finished

The Energiesprong solution in the UK has taken another step towards scaling up.

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Net zero homes Energiesprong project wins prestigious Ashden Award

The pioneering Energiesprong approach to get UK homes up to the proposed net zero energy standard has won a 2019 Ashden Award.

June 26, 2019

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Energiesprong wins European Commission’s award for most innovative project

Interreg NWE E=0 & Horizon 2020 Transition Zero projects won a 2019 EU Sustainable Energy Award recognising innovation in energy efficiency..

June 19, 2019

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Energiesprong is a finalist for two major awards

Energiesprong is a finalist at two prestigious Awards events this summer: the EU Sustainable Energy Week Awards in Brussels and the Ashden Awards in London.

June 4, 2019

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Site visits to Moat’s Maldon pilot bring Energiesprong retrofit works up close

Site visits to the E=0 pilot in Maldon are allowing stakeholders to get a touch and feel experience of an Energiesprong retrofit.

June 3, 2019

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Energiesprong is hiring

Energiesprong UK is recruiting a Market Maker, Market Developer Housing and a Market Maker Supply & Policy

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European funding to apply Energiesprong retrofits to apartments in UK, France, Germany and Holland

Interreg NWE´s Mustbe0 project to make net zero energy suitable for apartment buildings in North West Europe.

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Wanted! Analysis & Project Management, Project & Operations and Head of Energiesprong UK MDT

Energiesprong UK is recruiting roles to accelerate the roll out of Energiesprong retrofits and infill in the UK.

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Learn, discuss and be inspired at Futurebuild 2019, 5 - 7 March, London

Please come and meet the Energiesprong team and talk to solution providers during the Futurebuild event in ExCel London from Tue 5 - Thu 7 March.

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Green Alliance champions the UK to ‘go Dutch’ with the Energiesprong Approach

Green Alliance has thrown its weight behind the Energiesprong approach to tackle the country’s failing policy in meeting its climate targets.

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New pilot helps optimise the Energiesprong solution for Nottingham rollout to 155 homes

The Energiesprong solution in the UK is being optimised at the start of its rollout to 155 homes in Nottingham, thanks to a new pilot to upgrade 17 homes.

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E=0: Transforming Homes into the Future, the movie

Watch the efforts being made in the past 3 years, to establish a net zero energy housing ecosystem across Europe. With experts and tenants!

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Nottingham is gearing up for the UK’s biggest rollout of Energiesprong homes in 2019

Nottingham City Council has secured over £5 million through the European Regional Development Fund (2014-20) to roll out Energiesprong homes.

January 8, 2019

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SMEs plan for growth as market for Energiesprong retrofits expands

Small to Medium Enterprises will invest, innovate and create new jobs as demand for Energiesprong retrofits grows.

October 17, 2018

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CCC 2018 Progress Report: UK can learn from Energiesprong whole-house retrofit

Energiesprong’s influence is clearly visible within the context of a powerful report published by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) in June 2018.

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Wanted! Supply Chain, Project Management & Technical Professionals for Energiesprong

NEF is hiring to accelerate the roll out of Energiesprong retrofits and infill. Business/supply chain development, project management and technical vacancies.

October 17, 2018

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Moat presents designs to residents of first UK E=0 Energiesprong pilot in Maldon

Preparations are moving fast for the near net zero energy retrofit of 5 homes in Maldon, Essex, owned by social housing provider Moat.

June 26, 2018

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Mayor supports London's first ten net zero energy retrofits

Advanced Energiesprong whole house home refurbishment is to be piloted in London boroughs.

June 8, 2018

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Energiesprong wins 2018 World Green Building Council Award

The World Green Building Council has awarded Energiesprong the prestigious David Gottfried Global Green Building Entrepreneurship Award.

June 7, 2018

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Nottingham’s Energiesprong homes win UK Housing Award for Innovation

The UK Housing Awards are known as ‘the Oscars of the housing world’ and showcase the very best the sector has to offer.

May 3, 2018