RISE Knowledge Hub
Created by experts to support the planning and delivery of your housing retrofit projects
The RISE Knowledge Hub is a library of expert-produced, learning resources covering major retrofit themes. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your technical expertise, you’ll find practical insights and guidance tailored to your needs.
The materials are presented in a range of formats, including videos, podcasts, quick guides and long-form articles, and cater to a range of experience levels, from absolute beginners to seasoned professionals.
The Knowledge Hub is structured to take you through each stage of a retrofit project – from early stage preparation to delivery and beyond. We also share insights into some of the main funding streams – Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund and Warm Homes: Local Grant – as well as best practice and lessons learned from other retrofit projects.
All the information in the Knowledge Hub is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute recommendations or endorsements of specific suppliers, products, or services.
Knowledge Hub Themes
Explore the resources below for essential advice and information – everything from setting up to scaling up your retrofit project.
Getting started in retrofit
Everything you need to understand retrofit from the outset, including what it is, why it’s important, and key selling points to help build a case.
Retrofit project management
Plan the key stages of retrofit and get the tools you need to manage them, including finance and funding options, resident engagement and procurement.
Retrofit technical considerations
Get to grips with your housing stock, type, condition, and relevant UK Planning constraints.
Engaging people in retrofit
A successful retrofit project relies on a strong resident engagement strategy, as well as stakeholder buy-in. Here, you’ll find everything you need for successful engagement.
Delivering retrofit at scale
Guidance on how to work in consortia to deliver retrofit at scale effectively and efficiently – creating bigger impact across communities through place making and social value.
Support for businesses delivering retrofit
Government grants are supporting growth in the retrofit sector – creating new opportunities for contractors, installers and suppliers.
Support for Warm Homes grant recipients
Retrofit information, support and expertise (RISE) is a free support service fully funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (the Department).
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Articles
Quick guides, advice packs and in-depth articles to guide funding applications, technical considerations and management.
Masterclasses-on-demand
These expert-led, information-packed Masterclasses are available anytime. Stay tuned to this page for the latest updates.
Events
Training, events and briefings to help you plan resident-focused retrofit that secures funding and meets decarbonisation goals.
Podcasts
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Toolkits
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