HeyJaredRISE podcast
Retrofit Information, Support and Expertise (RISE) is a Government-backed, expert-led service. We offer free training, guidance and support to social housing providers and local authorities looking to secure funding for, and deliver successful programmes of, domestic…
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Retrofit for London - supporting the capital (opens the original)
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Claire Brown is joined by Jack Ostrofsky and Zung Nguyen from Warmer Homes London to examine how London can scale up home retrofit and create warmer, healthier and more energy efficient homes. They discuss why retrofit is particularly important for London, from fuel poverty and rising energy costs to the challenges of adapting the capital’s older, densely built housing stock in response to extreme weather and climate change. Jack and Zung share insights from Warmer Homes London’s pan London appr
The importance of retrofit testing with BSRIA (opens the original)
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Claire Brown is joined by John Taylor, Publications Manager and Technical Specialist at BSRIA, to explore airtightness testing and the wider role of performance testing in retrofit. John shares insights from more than 20 years in building services and explains why airtightness has become an increasingly important part of building performance. The conversation explores how airtightness affects energy efficiency, comfort, moisture and indoor air quality and why good ventilation is essential when i
The importance of advice centres with Citizens Advice Manchester (opens the original)
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Clare Brown is joined by Chloe Gordon and Daphne Baldi from Citizens Advice Manchester to explore the vital role advice centres can play in making social housing retrofit fair, accessible and effective. Their conversation looks at how residents often approach advice services with immediate concerns such as unaffordable energy bills, cold homes or fuel poverty, rather than with retrofit in mind. Chloe and Daphne explain how trusted, impartial advice can help address these immediate challenges whi
Retrofit Testing with Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation (opens the original)
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Adam Armour-Florence is joined by Kris Karslake, Sustainability Policy and Programme Manager at Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation, to explore the challenges and opportunities of retrofitting historic and heritage homes. Drawing on lessons from the Retrofitting the First Garden City project, the conversation considers how communities can be brought along on the journey towards decarbonising older homes while respecting their character and heritage. The episode highlights the importance o
Insights into retrofit management on-the-ground: coordinating end-to-end retrofit projects with Community Home Solutions (opens the original)
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Claire Brown speaks with Alice Hallam, Head of Retrofit Services at Community Home Solutions, about the practical realities of managing and coordinating retrofit programmes. Drawing on Alice’s experience across retrofit assessment, coordination, design and delivery, this episode explores the importance of effective communication, stakeholder management and collaboration throughout the end-to-end retrofit process. Alice shares insights from projects on the ground, including how understanding indi
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