What you missed The session explored the drivers of decarbonisation, focusing on the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It highlighted a £300 million funding underspend by local authorities, showing a gap in delivery capacity. Past issues with poor installations and weak quality assurance were also discussed, reinforcing the need for strong compliance and project management.
What Decarbonisation Means in Practice Decarbonisation helps address fuel poverty, measured through the LILEE indicator. Homes rated EPC Band D or below are most affected. The goal is to move properties toward EPC Band C or higher, combining insulation with renewable technologies. For organisations, this requires adopting a whole-house retrofit approach integrated with planned maintenance works.
The Warm Homes Plan The £15 billion Warm Homes Plan, launched in January 2026, aims to upgrade five million homes by 2030. It includes £1.8 billion for social housing and introduces a Warm Homes Agency by April 2027 to regulate installers. The strategy places stronger emphasis on renewable technologies such as heat pumps and solar.