
At Shropshire Green Energy Centre, we welcome the next phase of the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) — but as we prepare for Wave 3, it’s crucial to reflect on what we’ve learned so far.
Too often, retrofit projects have focused purely on materials and measures, when the real success lies in the process — how we work with people, not just properties.
Here’s what we believe needs to be at the heart of Wave 3:
• Resident engagement that’s ongoing, not just a tick-box exercise
• Skilled coordination between contractors, assessors, and housing providers
• Tailored solutions that respect the complexity of homes and the people who live in them
• Clear communication that empowers residents throughout the journey
Funding alone doesn’t deliver warm homes. It’s the right partnerships, processes, and people that make retrofit work — sustainably and at scale.
We’re proud to support local authorities, landlords, and housing associations across Shropshire and beyond with retrofit expertise grounded in real-world delivery.
If you’re navigating SHDF Wave 3, or just beginning your retrofit journey, let’s talk. Together we can build better, warmer homes — and avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.
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