There are a number of government-funded programmes supporting improvements to the energy efficiency of social housing across the country. These initiatives help social landlords install insulation, low-carbon heating and other measures that can make homes warmer, reduce energy bills and lower carbon emissions for tenants.
They also create opportunities for qualified energy assessors and retrofit professionals to support the assessment, planning and delivery of improvement projects.
Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund England
The Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund supports local authorities, housing associations and other eligible social landlords to improve existing social homes across England that had an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D or below when accepted into the scheme.
Funding can be used for energy performance improvements and low-carbon heating measures to help make homes warmer, reduce energy bills and cut carbon emissions.
Applications are now closed, but funded projects are being delivered until September 2028. Assessors and retrofit professionals interested in supporting this work can view the list of successful social housing landlords and contact them or their appointed delivery partners about potential opportunities.
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Optimised RetroFit Programme Wales
The Optimised Retrofit Programme supports registered social landlords and local authorities in Wales to improve the energy efficiency of existing social homes.
Using a whole-house approach, the programme helps landlords identify the most appropriate combination of fabric, heating and energy measures for each property, while supporting affordable warmth and long-term decarbonisation. For assessors and retrofit professionals, it may create opportunities across property assessment, retrofit coordination, monitoring and wider project delivery.
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Social Housing Net Zero Heat Fund Scotland
The Social Housing Net Zero Heat Fund supports social housing providers in Scotland to improve existing homes through clean heating and energy efficiency measures.
Applications are now closed, but funded projects may continue until September 2027. For assessors and retrofit professionals, these projects could create opportunities across property assessment, retrofit coordination, technical design and wider project delivery.
FIND OUT MOREExplore Current Opportunities
Social housing programmes can create opportunities for energy assessors and retrofit professionals through landlords, contractors and delivery partners.
Elmhurst members can also view current vacancies and contract opportunities across the energy assessment and retrofit sectors on our Opportunities for Members page.
VIEW OPPORTUNITIESHow can energy assessors and retrofit professionals get involved?
Social housing improvement programmes can create opportunities for professionals working across energy assessment, retrofit assessment, coordination, design, installation and evaluation.
The specific roles and qualifications required will depend on the funding programme, procurement requirements and the standards applicable to each project. Where PAS 2035 applies, key roles may include:
Retrofit Assessors
Retrofit Assessors collect information about the property, its condition, occupancy and energy performance. This evidence supports the development of an appropriate whole-house retrofit plan.
Retrofit Coordinators
Retrofit Coordinators oversee the PAS 2035 process, helping to ensure that assessment, design, installation, monitoring and evaluation are coordinated appropriately and that risks are properly managed.
Domestic Energy Assessors
Domestic Energy Assessors can build on their existing knowledge by training as Retrofit Assessors. Suitably experienced professionals can also undertake further training to become Retrofit Coordinators.
Develop your retrofit skills
Elmhurst provides training and accreditation for professionals looking to work within the domestic retrofit sector. Take a look below at our training options and get in touch if you have any questions.
Retrofit Assessor Training
If you are a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor you will be eligible to upskill to deliver retrofit assessments as part of these funded schemes. Click below to find out more about Elmhurst’s Retrofit Assessor Training.
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Retrofit Coordinator Training
The Retrofit Coordinator delivers a key role in these schemes. Elmhurst works closely with third parties to deliver Retrofit Coordinator training. Click below to find out more about what is involved.
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Information last reviewed: July 2026