Decarbonising energy is critical to reducing carbon emissions in the South of Scotland as homes and workplaces account for around a fifth of total greenhouse gas emissions. Energy bills are rising fast and are set to rise further — collective, co-ordinated and sustained effort is needed to address these challenges. 

South of Scotland Enterprise wants to take action to improve information flow between individuals, communities and businesses and stimulate the supply chain.  Key to this will be providing a technology solution which allows communities to understand their energy demands and options for energy efficiency / decarbonisation while supporting community collective purchase.

So, how can technology help communities and households understand their energy needs and work with local suppliers towards sustainable energy solutions?

The Solution

Novoville & Partners are building a marketplace for decarbonisation and retrofit work. It will be based on an industry-leading building passport and energy model. It will enable homeowners and communities to create an improvement plan for their home and connect with the local supply chain to carry it out.

The Opportunity

It is estimated that decarbonisation and retrofit will cost £360bn over the next 20 years. But the market is still in its infancy. Demand needs to be created through assessment and education. The supply chain needs to be grown and activated to meet this demand. Access to funding needs to be simplified.

Next Steps

The MVP will bring together the building passport, energy model, and creation of an improvement plan. Past that, it will enable people to come together into communities, expand existing repairs and maintenance to connect with contractors, and link up with finding providers, both public and private.

The Team

The project team is made up of Novoville, EALA Impacts and Loco Home. It brings together best-in-class technology with experts including retrofit assessors, architects and community intermediaries. They are creating an unparalleled experience for homeowners and professionals buying and selling services.