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The Driving Force in Retrofit KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

Over the coming decades, we need to radically improve the energy efficiency of millions of homes across the UK. This will require a huge number of retrofit professionals and tradespeople getting the job done right – first time every time.

The Retrofit Academy is working in partnership with government and industry to attract, train and develop 50,000 Retrofit Professionals nationwide.

WORKING WITH OUR PARTNERS ACROSS THE SECTOR

Greater South East Net Zero Hub
Midlands Net Zero Hub
Birmingham City Council
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
National Home Decarbonisation Group
EQUANS
Wates
Osborne Property Services

Our mission is to attract, train and develop50,000 Retrofit Professionals by 2030.

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Solutions

We focus on solutions that enable large-scale retrofit projects

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Training and Qualifications

Proven success with over 5,000 learners and counting. Cutting-edge courses developed by the UK’s retrofit experts

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Workforce Development

Working with housing associations and contractors to create workforce models. Bringing retrofit talent and employers together

MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

Supporting organisations and their teams to deliver high-quality retrofit. Networking with peers to share advice and guidance

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BECOME ONE OF OUR PARTNERS

Working with local authorities, training providers and employers to build successful networks across the UK and drive retrofit at scale

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Training network

An established training partnership network that enables further education providers to deliver courses in retrofit skills

Sectors

Working across all aspects of retrofit gives us a unique perspective on what’s needed to help organisations train, develop and deploy high numbers of competent retrofitters. Our approach is about quality outcomes with lasting impact.

Government

We work with local authorities and governing bodies to address regional skills gaps and ensure central government funding is used effectively at a local level

Industry

We partner with leading employers to develop the workforce that can deliver quality retrofit projects at scale

Social
housing

Landlords are relying on us to get the most out of landmark funding schemes such as the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund

Education

We host an established network of Retrofit Academy Hubs that make it easier for organisations to train and deploy competent retrofitters