A new study by The Good Economy, commissioned by Lloyds, has found that using real-time energy performance data could dramatically improve retrofit efficiency, cut emissions and save money for social housing providers.
The pilot study of 121 Bromford homes revealed that 64% had a thermal performance gap of more than 25% higher or lower than expected from their Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating.
Live data from Senze sensors showed one in five homes had been given an inaccurate EPC rating, potentially leading to misplaced retrofit investment under the government’s proposed Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES).
The analysis indicates that Bromford could save up to £27,872 per home by adopting a targeted, data-led retrofit approach to meet EPC C standards by 2030.
Jess Tomlinson, Global Head of Real Estate & Housing at Lloyds, said: “The results point to a model where specific data can potentially be used to target resources to deliver the most retrofit impact.”
David Partridge, chairman and co-founder of Senze, added: “This study proves real-life data can lead to more targeted retrofit solutions. The implications of this are significant as it means landlords can save money and retrofit investment can be directed towards homes and households with a genuine need.”
Michael Craggs from Bromford said the findings demonstrate “smarter investment, fewer wasted resources, and ultimately better outcomes for customers.”
Sarah Forster, CEO of The Good Economy, concluded: “Effective retrofit has the potential to deliver significant social and environmental benefits. Through this pilot, we aim to contribute to the sector’s collective understanding of how improved data can help overcome long-standing barriers.”
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