Building Resilience: How the VCSE Sector Can Lead on Retrofit
The role of non-profit organisations in the provision of retrofit services in England
In partnership with People Powered Retrofit, Locality, Community Energy England and Groundwork UK, the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) explored the role of non-profits in delivering retrofit services. Commissioned by Access – the Foundation for Social Investment, CSE examined existing providers in England and developed recommendations to support sector growth.
Demand for retrofit services is rising as buildings require upgrades to meet legal net-zero targets and reduce exposure to energy price fluctuations. Grant and blended finance are available to help the VCSE sector retrofit their buildings for greater resilience, but a constrained supply chain limits access to this support.
Could the VCSE sector seize this opportunity by delivering retrofit services themselves, keeping public investment within the social economy?
Read the full report below.