Retrofit.
Retrofit is a process where improvements are made to an existing home in order to make it more energy efficient, by lowering emissions inside the home and allowing it to retain heat for longer. This is especially important for those seeking to reach net zero targets in terms of emissions in their property portfolios.
This can be achieved by improving insulation throughout the home, especially in areas of the home that are the most inefficient and worst for heat loss, replacing and upgrading windows and doors, and renewing heating, hot water and lighting with renewable options.
The benefits
Implementing retrofit works can improve the efficiency and condition of a property. This can result in less energy wastage, fewer repairs and lower energy usage. Not only does it create a healthier home for the tenant, it will also reduce the risk of issues such as damp & mould and help to achieve Government driven Net Zero targets.
Retrofit powered by sensor technology
Pre-Retrofit Business Case
Our sensors and data insights can help you identify individual or groups of properties that require more urgent attention prior to any retrofit work. Removing this guessworks leads to more efficient repairs & maintenance functions and helps you to build a stronger business case when applying for funding.
Post-Retrofit Validation
Sensor data can provide validation of your retrofit work. With Net-Zero and EPC targets looming, this could be invaluable to proving compliance. Data can also be used as proof of concept when applying for further funding
Asset Management
Installing new or secondary heating solutions can be expensive. Our sensors can help highlight efficiencies and whether Heat Pumps, Solar PVs or Vent Systems are working as expected.
iOpt’s sensors and data insights can help landlords understand the condition of their homes in real time, identifying types of properties susceptible to issues, and thereby making the retrofit process seamless and far more efficient.
The results are homes that are heated more efficiently and effectively, which is better for the environment, for the health of the tenants and for the buildings which are better maintained.
How iOpt can help.
iOpt’s bespoke data platform can help social housing providers to be more proactive in the management of their housing stock. Our retrofit support can be used before, during or after the retrofit process and help you better understand how your properties are performing.
Detect.
By installing iOpt sensors in your property you will receive real-time information about the condition of that property. This allows for predictive and proactive planning and more informed decisions regarding the tenant, their property and how it can be heated so it is safe and warm.
Because you have real-time visibility of the conditions and usage of your assets, you’ll have all the information you’ll need to be able to make much more informed decisions when it comes to diagnosing potential issues, handling tenant complaints and deciding which properties need repairs most urgently.
Prevent.
Protect.
By alerting you to potential issues before they arise, you can ensure healthier buildings, but more importantly, healthier tenants. It’s well-document how damp and mould can affect tenants and has been directly linked to an increased likelihood of asthma in children, so identifying these problems early can improve the tenants quality of life as well as the value of your asset.
Get in touch
Speak with one of our sensor-tech specialists and book your iOpt platform demo today.