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Retrofit
Heat Pumps
Energy Efficiency
Indoor Air Quality
Sustainability
Social Housing
Warm Homes Program
Turner and Townsend
Air Quality
Social Housing Fund
District Heating Systems
Procurement Act 2023
Warm Homes Social Housing Fund
SHDF
UK Home Archetypes
Retrofit For All Toolkit
Local Grant
Green Skills
Retrofit Apprenticeships
Sustainable Housing

Retrofit Information, Support and Expertise (RISE) is a Government-backed, expert-led service. We offer free training, guidance and support to social housing providers and local authorities looking to secure funding for, and deliver successful programmes of, domestic retrofit. These podcasts aim to share insights, good practices, and lessons learned from relevant retrofit/Warm Homes projects. They... more

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Jonathan Newton speaks with Jenny Danson, CEO of the Healthy Homes Hub, about the critical role of ventilation in home retrofitting. Jenny highlights how poor ventilation can harm residents' health and stresses the need to go beyond minimum complianc... more

In today’s podcast, host Claire Brown is joined by Jamie Bartley, CEO & Founder at Unyte, to explore how natural materials, especially hemp, can support low-carbon retrofit solutions and result in well-performing carbon negative buildings. Claire ask... more

In today’s podcast, host Jonathan Newton is joined by Sarah Price, Director at Spruce Retrofit Consulting Ltd, to discuss the importance of understanding retrofit standards.

Sarah gives an overview of the standards that are available, the difference... more

What are the main challenges faced by women in fuel poverty and how can they be supported through inclusive, sustainable housing strategies? To help answer this, Claire Brown discusses Women in Solidarity for Energy (WISE) with Marilyn Smith, WISE Co... more

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Recent Guests

Jamie Bartley
CEO and Founder of Unyte
Unyte
Episode: Natural solutions: exploring alternative materials in retrofit
Sarah Price
Director at Spruce Retrofit Consulting, Research Fellow at Leeds Beckett University
Spruce Retrofit Consulting
Episode: Understanding retrofit standards with Spruce Retrofit Consulting
Marrilyn Smith
RISE Coordinator and Executive Director of the Energy Action Project
Energy Action Project (ENACT)
Episode: Women in Solidarity for Energy (WISE)
Joe Miles
Founder and Project Director at Atamate, with a background in environmental engineering and experience in the built environment sector.
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Episode: Decarbonising retrofit buildings with data: insights from Atamate
Hannah Dixon
Director at Progress in Practice, specializing in low carbon, low energy projects
Progress in Practice
Episode: Carbon Co-op Levenshulme: A blueprint for scaling up retrofit
Wes McGeeney
Net Zero Technical Manager at Thirteen Group
Thirteen Group
Episode: Harnessing Heat: The Language of Air Source Heat Pumps
Yvonne Power
Managing Director of Radon Solutions in Ireland
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Episode: Silent threat: understanding radon & the risks
Andy Love
Founder and managing director of Shade The UK, focused on protecting vulnerable populations from overheating
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Episode: Fighting Overheating & Protecting the Vulnerable with Shade the UK
Balazs Csuvar
Director of Innovation and Net Zero at DG Cities
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Episode: Data insights and programme evaluation with DG Cities

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Claire Brown
Senior Consultant in the Sustainability Team at Turner and Townsend.
Jonathan Newton
Principal Consultant in the Sustainability Team at Turner and Townsend.

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Understanding retrofit standards with Spruce Retrofit Consulting
Q: What should a housing stock owner do with the information regarding the different retrofit standards when delivering their next retrofit project?
They should determine their intended outcomes for the retrofit, which may go beyond just achieving a particular EPC rating.
Understanding retrofit standards with Spruce Retrofit Consulting
Q: Could you shed a little bit of light on the different retrofit standards available and maybe highlight some of the key differences between them?
There are various retrofit standards such as Passive House, PAS 2035, and EPCs. Passive House is very low-energy, while PAS 2035 focuses more on the quality of retrofit processes rather than specific energy ratings.
Futurebuild 2025 reflections
Q: What opportunities do you see for scaling up retrofit efforts in the next five years?
Significant government funding will facilitate scaling, but there is a need for proper training and qualified personnel to manage the retrofit strategies effectively. Collaboration among stakeholders is vital for progress.
Futurebuild 2025 reflections
Q: What are some of the key insights and barriers faced in the retrofit industry following the Futurebuild event?
Participants noted that ensuring quality assessments and resident buy-in continues to be challenges. Attendees also highlighted the importance of early engagement and community awareness regarding retrofit initiatives.
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Q: Are there any kind of key documents that are going to be reviewed during this process?
Yes, the key documents include the Fraud Risk Assessment, Fraud Management Plan, and the Delivery Assurance Check form.

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The content focuses on critical conversations regarding retrofit projects aimed at improving energy efficiency in social housing and local authorities. Key topics include energy poverty, the role of data in decarbonizing retrofit buildings, community engagement strategies for sustainable practices, and technology acceptance among tenants. Guests often include industry experts discussing innovative solutions, policy frameworks, and the importance of inclusivity in promoting women's roles in the field. The podcast serves as a valuable resource for stakeholders in the retrofit sector, highlighting best practices and addressing challenges encountered during implementation.

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RISE podcast launched 4 years ago and published 92 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Jamie Bartley
2. Sarah Price
3. Marrilyn Smith
4. Joe Miles
5. Hannah Dixon
6. Wes McGeeney
7. Yvonne Power
8. Andy Love

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