985. In the transition to energy efficiency measures being delivered more locally, it is paramount to ensure that the transition minimises disruption, so a clear evolutionary plan of how to get there is essential and should be done in a way that does not require existing programmes to be reconstructed extensively to fit local needs. As trailed in Pillar 3:
Government should support establishing retrofit hubs by 2025 to bridge the gap between households and suppliers. These could enable installers to seek training and impartial advice and could connect households to suitable installers. |
986. This should stem from local partnerships including industry stakeholders, training providers, repair and maintenance teams and citizen representatives. A local approach would allow regions to set their own targets for building decarbonisation and potentially to go further faster. These hubs could also help to build trust, by serving as a point of contact for accreditation, customer reviews of retrofit work and by demonstrating success and communication where something has failed and can be learned from. Working quickly and learning at every opportunity is key.