The UK government’s commitment to tackling fuel poverty and improving the energy efficiency of social housing has taken a significant step forward with the introduction of Wave 3 of the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF). This exciting initiative is designed to help social housing providers make their properties more energy efficient, creating warmer homes and reducing the cost of living for residents.
The Wave 3 scheme focuses on supporting registered providers of social housing—local authorities, housing associations, and not-for-profit organizations—by offering vital funding to retrofit homes with energy-saving measures. These improvements can help achieve higher energy efficiency standards, lower energy bills, and reduce carbon emissions, contributing to the UK’s net-zero goals.
The UK government has provided comprehensive guidance on the SHDF Wave 3 scheme, detailing eligibility criteria, funding opportunities, and application processes. You can access the full guidance document here:
Warm Homes: SHDF Wave 3 Scheme Guidance
What Does the SHDF Wave 3 Offer?
- Funding Support: With this funding, eligible social housing providers can access grants to improve the energy efficiency of their housing stock.
- Energy Efficiency Goals: The scheme aims to bring properties up to a minimum EPC rating of C, ensuring warmer, healthier homes for residents.
- Retrofit Measures: Measures covered by the fund include insulation upgrades, low-carbon heating installations, window and door replacements, and renewable energy systems.
The funding is an excellent opportunity for housing providers to implement PAS2035-compliant projects, ensuring that all retrofit work is carried out to high standards, providing long-term benefits to both the residents and the environment.
How We Can Help
At GBW Retrofit Services, we specialise in delivering high-quality energy efficiency upgrades that comply with PAS2035 standards. We work with local authorities and housing providers to design and implement retrofit solutions tailored to the specific needs of your housing stock.
Our team of experts will guide you through the entire process, from funding application to project completion, ensuring a seamless and cost-effective experience. We handle every step, including:
- Detailed project planning and scoping
- Funding application assistance
- Delivery of energy efficiency measures
- Compliance with SHDF Wave 3 and PAS2035 standards
Let’s Make Your Homes Warmer Together
With the government’s SHDF Wave 3 initiative in full swing, now is the perfect time to act. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your housing stock or need expert advice on navigating the funding process, we are here to support you every step of the way.
Contact us today to discuss how we can help you deliver SHDF Wave 3 projects, creating warmer, more efficient homes for your residents.
