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On Tuesday 21st April, the LivGreen team came together for our much-anticipated annual Staff Day, held in the stunning surroundings of De Vere Tortwor...
In January 2026, the UK Government announced the £15 billion Warm Homes Plan, the largest public investment in home upgrades in British history. Led b...
Energy Saving Week is the perfect opportunity to pause, reflect, and take action on how we use energy in our homes. At LivGreen, we see first-hand how...
Finalists for Retrofit Partnership of the Year: Our Partnership with Stonewater We’re proud to announce that we have been named a finalist for Retrofi...
We’re Exhibiting at the Westminster Insight Decarbonising Social Housing Conference 2026 We’re pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at the W...
Retrofit delivery in specialist or supported living environments demands more than technical expertise, it requires thoughtful, structured, and access...
2025 event highlights On Thursday 16th October, we hosted the Building Compliance and Retrofit summit in London. It was a day packed with expert leade...
Essential Insights into an Asbestos Survey Conducting an asbestos survey is a fundamental requirement at the outset of any retrofit project. This proc...
Awaab’s Law: Why It Was Introduced and What It Means for Landlords In 2020, the tragic death of two year old Awaab Ishak due to prolonged exposure to ...
Giving Back to the Community - Supporting a local primary school with creative, sustainable play equipment.
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news — LivGreen has won not one, but two prestigious awards at the 2025 Regional Energy Efficiency Awards!
LivGreen is proud to be an approved supplier on the Procurement for Housing (PfH) Decarbonisation and Retrofit framework, delivering high-quality retr...
On March 11th, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero announced the successful projects that have secured funding through the Warm Homes: Loc...
As 2024 comes to a close, LivGreen is proud to reflect on a year filled with dynamic conversations, collaborative forums, and meaningful connections t...
LivGreen recently hosted a comprehensive webinar dedicated to helping social landlords navigate the opportunities presented by the Social Housing Deca...
As the Warm Homes Social Housing Fund (WH:SHF) Wave 3 opens for bid applications, contractors and housing providers are presented with another crucial...
When it comes to retrofitting homes for energy efficiency, one critical element often gets overlooked—Resident Engagement. Many projects focus heavily...
In anticipation of the imminent launch of wave 3 of SHDF, we've crafted this blog to delve into vital lessons gleaned from previous waves across the s...
Approximately one-third of heat loss in most homes occurs through the walls. One of the biggest factors to resolve this is to consider an appropriate ...
SHDF Wave 2.2 funding – All you need to know. The government has recently unveiled information regarding the upcoming phase of the Social Housing Deca...
Decarbonising homes involves reducing the carbon emissions produced by our homes, which is a significant contributor to climate change. However, decar...
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme is a UK government initiative designed to tackle fuel poverty, reduce carbon emissions, and improve the ene...
The UK government has set an ambitious target to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in the housing sector by 2050. This commitment involves transformin...
Fuel poverty remains a pressing issue in many social housing communities across the UK. The rising costs of energy, coupled with inefficient housing s...
As the UK strives towards achieving its ambitious net-zero emissions targets, retrofitting existing buildings for improved energy efficiency becomes p...
Selecting the right decarbonisation partner for your social housing organisation is a critical decision. As the world faces the pressing challenge of ...
In today's blog, we'll be discussing the importance of quality insulation and ventilation in domestic properties. Insulation and Ventilation play a cr...
In 2021 the UK government introduced a new tax incentive called "super deduction" that allows businesses to claim 130% of the cost of certain capital ...
The United Kingdom has set a legally binding target to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. To achieve this goal, the country will need ...
An Energy Performance Certificate is usually referred to as an EPC, informs you on how energy efficient your property is, giving it a rating from A (v...
In 2016 the process of developing a high-quality scheme for residential retrofit in the UK began. The Government-sponsored review, Each Home Counts , ...
Retrofit is a process which makes a series of changes to existing buildings so that energy consumption and emissions are reduced. Completed retrofit w...
Retrofit is a process which makes a series of changes to existing buildings so that energy consumption and emissions are reduced. Completed retrofit w...
A discussion of paramount importance took place on delivering net zero, affordable new homes and the impact on the supply chain, amongst other key iss...
In 2019, the government outlined the new Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF). Along with this came a proposed £3.8bn available over a 10-year p...
As of the UK Government’s 2015 commission of the Each Home Counts (EHC) review outlined 27 recommendations, which included the establishment of a univ...
How much do you really know about Net Zero? The Government have pledged to “level up the country, ending our domestic contribution to climate change, ...
The Government has said that they will put homes, workplaces, schools, and hospitals at the heart of our green economic recovery, supporting 50,000 jo...
Having an efficient heating system running on a low-carbon fuel is one of the most important secrets you can take to reduce your bills and your carbon...
The Net Zero concept has come a long way in a very short time. It has gone from science to policy to mainstream in less than 10 years. But it's the ne...
What was COP26 Summit? The COP26 Summit was the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Glasgow, 'COP' stands for Conference of the Part...

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FINALIST: RETROFIT PARTNERSHIP OF THE YEAR PROJECTS & PROGRAMMES - LIVGREEN & STONEWATER

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We’re Exhibiting at the Westminster Insight Decarbonising Social Housing Conference 2026

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Putting People First: Resident Engagement in Complex Retrofit Programmes

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Building Compliance and Retrofit Summit 2025 - Highlights

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Why are Asbestos Surveys Important at the Start of a Retrofit Project?

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Retrofit Sponsors & Speakers at the Building Compliance & Retrofit Summit 2025

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Awaab’s Law: What Landlords Need to Know and How to Prepare

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Retrofit Assessment vs EPC Assessment

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PAS:2035: What’s Changing in 2025 and What It Means for Retrofit in the UK

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RdSAP 10 - Key Updates Effective 15th June 2025

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Double Win for LivGreen at the Regional Energy Efficiency Awards Awards 2025

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LivGreen Awarded Stage 4 Funded Retrofit Works & Delivery Framework

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Continuing the Success of Energy Efficiency Programmes Through the Warm Homes Local Grant (WH: LG) and the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (WH: SHF)

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Specialist Contractor (LivGreen) vs Tier 1 Contractors

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Understanding Retrofit Funding: What it Means for Your Organisation

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2024 Event Round-Up: A Year of Impactful Engagement with LivGreen

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Exploring Warm Homes SHF Wave 3: Insights and Opportunities for Social Landlords Q&A

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Warm Homes Social Housing Fund Wave 3: Our Expertise and What to Expect

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Unlock the Power of Resident Engagement in Retrofit Projects: 5 Steps to Success

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Essential lessons learned from Wave 1 & 2 of SHDF

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SHDF Wave 2.2 Funding: All you need to know

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Decarbonising Homes Helps To Solve Damp And Mould Issues

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ECO4: What you need to know in 2023

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What Is A Fabric First Approach To Decarbonisation?

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Addressing Fuel Poverty Through Energy-Efficient Retrofitting

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Understanding the Thermal Efficiency of your Buildings

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The Importance of Choosing the Right Decarbonisation Partner for Social Housing Providers

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Insulate Tight, Ventilate Right: The Key to a Healthy and Sustainable Home

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How the UK's Super Deduction Tax Incentive Can Help Your Business

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The Challenges Facing Social Housing Associations Achieving Net Zero Targets

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What is an Energy Performance Certificate?

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What Are The Roles Within Retrofitting?

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How Does Retrofit Work?

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What Is Retrofit?

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Housing and Planning Minister Roundtable With CHIC

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The UK’s commitment to Net Zero

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Everything you need to know about PAS 2035

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5 Top Tips for Heating Your Home

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The History of Net Zero

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