Refurb and Retrofit - Transformation In Action

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Key Topics and Highlights:
  • What is Snugg?
    Michelle introduces Snugg as a user-friendly platform that helps homeowners kickstart energy-efficient home projects, learn about funding options, and connect with approved installers.

  • The Importance of Home Retrofit
    With 18% of UK emissions coming from home heating, there’s an urgent need for widespread home retrofitting. Michelle highlights Snugg’s goal to reduce carbon emissions through partnerships with banks, utilities, and advice bodies.

  • Customer Engagement and Education
    Snugg aims to empower homeowners by giving them clear, personalized advice on their retrofit journey, helping to navigate financing, grants, and service providers.

  • Unique Partnerships
    Michelle discusses Snugg's collaboration with consumer advocacy groups, like "Which?", to build trust and improve consumer confidence in retrofitting processes. These partnerships help ensure homeowners are linked with vetted, quality contractors.

  • Addressing EPC Challenges
    Michelle explains how Snugg adapts to the evolving standards of the UK's Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). Although EPCs can sometimes be inaccurate, Snugg engages users in confirming details, ensuring personalized plans remain accurate.

  • Data-Driven Insights and Consumer Responsibility
    Snugg is regulated by the FCA, which helps safeguard data and ensure transparency. Michelle emphasizes a balance between collecting useful data for personalization while respecting user privacy.

  • Future Plans and Collaboration
    Michelle shares Snugg's ambition to expand partnerships with financial institutions and community groups to make retrofitting more accessible at scale. Snugg is also exploring features that could help homeowners learn from nearby retrofitted properties.

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Refurb and Retrofit - Transformation In ActionBy Matt Milloy