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The government’s £15bn Warm Homes Plan aims to upgrade up to five million homes by 2030 to tackle rising household bills while reducing carbon emissions, with a particular focus on low-income households. But how can social housing providers ensure they target support correctly and provide long-term benefits to residents?
Inside Housing hears from Mark Fenton-Smith, regional director at housing management and repairs firm Mears Group. He thinks the plan has great potential if funding is delivered effectively.
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Mark Fenton-Smith
Regional director, Mears Group
More about Mark Fenton-Smith
01 Does the Warm Homes Plan offer sufficient funding certainty for housing providers, and what challenges may follow once funding has been secured?
02 What else needs to happen to realise the UK’s decarbonisation ambitions?
03 Are housing providers doing enough to plan for the impacts of climate change?
04 What challenges does the housing sector face in creating warmer, safer and cheaper homes, and how can better collaboration help to overcome them?
05 How can providers balance the technology-first approach of the Warm Homes Plan with fabric insulation?
06 How can housing associations work with local communities to ensure they are active participants in decarbonisation programmes?
07 How can housing providers ensure that residents remain at the forefront of retrofit planning and continue to benefit after works are complete?
Sponsored by:
Main picture: Istock
Mark Fenton-Smith
Regional director, Mears Group
More about Mark Fenton-Smith
01 Does the Warm Homes Plan offer sufficient funding certainty for housing providers, and what challenges may follow once funding has been secured?
02 What else needs to happen to realise the UK’s decarbonisation ambitions?
03 Are housing providers doing enough to plan for the impacts of climate change?
04 What challenges does the housing sector face in creating warmer, safer and cheaper homes, and how can better collaboration help to overcome them?
05 How can providers balance the technology-first approach of the Warm Homes Plan with fabric insulation?
06 How can housing associations work with local communities to ensure they are active participants in decarbonisation programmes?
07 How can housing providers ensure that residents remain at the forefront of retrofit planning and continue to benefit after works are complete?
The government’s £15bn Warm Homes Plan aims to upgrade up to five million homes by 2030 to tackle rising household bills while reducing carbon emissions, with a particular focus on low-income households. But how can social housing providers ensure they target support correctly and provide long-term benefits to residents?
Inside Housing hears from Mark Fenton-Smith, regional director at housing management and repairs firm Mears Group. He thinks the plan has great potential if funding is delivered effectively.