Demand reduction, heat networks and healing our homes
What if retrofit was seen as a societal tool for improving our lives? Sara, Jeff and Duncan talk about the potential of heat networks and learning from those who have developed this approach, as well as circling back on what is critical first and foremost - demand reduction. We talk about the importance of understanding our buildings and the physics of how they work.
There's no question that we must decarbonise our housing stock. But we believe there must be a comprehensive approach to demanding the reduction in the first place, and not just a focus on low carbon heating sources. As part of this approach, retrofit can deliver so many other benefits besides more efficient buildings. Healthier places for communities to thrive? Why wouldn't we want to do that?
https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5802/cmselect/cmbeis/1038/report.html
https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5802/cmselect/cmbeis/1038/report.html