Sustainability
Transforming our homes - we are committed to improving the energy efficiency of our housing stock and have a longterm plan to ensure all our properties are improved to a minimum of an EPC rated C by 2030.
Retrofit
Retrofit is simply the process of making changes to existing buildings, so that energy consumption and emissions are reduced. These changes should also provide the benefit of a more comfortable and healthier home with lower energy consumption, which also mean lower bills.
It is not the same as renovation or refurbishment, which means upgrading a house but not necessarily reducing its energy use.
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Renewable Energy
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels turn sunlight into electricity using special cells. When sunlight hits these cells, it creates a flow of electricity. This electricity is direct current (DC), which is then converted into alternating current (AC) by an inverter, making it suitable for home use.
* The term photovoltaics (or PV) comes from the process of changing light (photons) into electricity (voltage), called the photovoltaic effect.
Energy at home
Useful energy advice and guidance including information on the support being offered by the government and other providers, such as the National Grid.
We also share information on keeping warm safely, top tips to help you reduce your energy bills and where you can find help and support.
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Sustainability and ESG Strategy 2024-2026
Our Purpose at Platform is to deliver a customer-first housing experience for a better future. We want to make our future vision a reality; we will create homes everyone is proud of, and places where people thrive. This Sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Strategy seeks to integrate and broaden all initiatives to help us develop the resources, create the culture, and map out our pathway to achieve our vision as a leading sustainable housing association.
