Retrofit project management, Support for Warm Homes grant recipients

Mastering data management with Energy Saving Trust

Introduction

Host Adam Armour-Florence is joined by Sean Lemon, Head of Digital, and Dai Grady, Data Scientist and Consultant at Energy Saving Trust. Drawing on their experience supporting local authorities and housing providers across the UK, Sean and Dai share practical insight into how digital tools, analytics and structured data approaches can strengthen retrofit planning and delivery. 

The discussion focuses on mastering data management as a critical enabler of successful retrofit programmes. From improving the accuracy and currency of housing stock data, to integrating EPC records and wider datasets, the episode explores how better data governance can unlock smarter targeting, strengthen funding readiness and support ongoing monitoring and evaluation. The conversation also highlights the importance of agility, ensuring providers can respond quickly to evolving grant criteria and policy changes.

For further information visit: ⁠www.energysavingtrust.org.uk

Published: 17 June 2026

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