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Inspiring change for people and the environment LEAF: Barriers to retrofit Tessa Clark, 2 October 2014
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Inspiring change for peopleand the environment
LEAF: Barriers to retrofit
Tessa Clark, 2 October 2014
Aims to improve the energy efficiency of apartment blocks
• April 2013 – March 2016• Intelligent Energy Europe (IEE) funding• Six partner countries• 24 case study blocks – 240 apartments• Toolkit creation – engagement and technical
About the project
LEAF Partners
Barriers to
retrofit
Engaging residents &
owners
Finance
Administrative / institutional
Information & skills
Overview of barriers
Information & skills
Lack of accurate
information
Limitations of EPCs
Lack of management
capacity
Building professionals’
lack of knowledge
Tying in with maintenance
& repairs?
Engaging residents & owners
Awareness of energy efficiency
Time & resources
for engagement
Convincing residents of
benefits
Decision making &
voting rights
Inconvenience of retrofit
Financial barriers
High capital costs?
All owners must
secure finance
Common reserve fund?
Lack of subsidies
Acceptable payback period
Administrative & institutional barriers
Planning permission
Building standards
e.g. U-values
Protected buildings
Legal agreements
Voting rights
www.lowenergyapartments.eu
Background report– provides more information on barriers
LEAF Toolkits - aim to overcome some barriers
Tessa Clark
Senior Consultant, Changeworks
+44 (0)131 538 7954
www.lowenergyapartments.eu
Thank you
