The Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund was set up by the government in 2020 with £3.8bn pledged over 10 years. The money was allocated to retrofit council homes and thus improve lives, cut fuel poverty and reduce emissions.

We have worked in this field since early 2021, and this article shares our collective experiences of a sector that we anticipate will grow significantly over the coming years. We start with our general observations and then share tips on how others may get involved.