The programme will see the team carry out works on 665 properties to upgrade the EPC of selected housing stock within Royal Greenwich to EPC rating C.

This aligns with the government’s target of achieving EPC C ratings for all social housing by 2030.

Adopting a fabric-first approach, Wates will install external wall insulation, loft insulation, cavity wall insulation and new windows to improve the thermal performance of the dwelling while reducing carbon emissions and reducing resident fuel bills.

The retrofit programme is due to be completed by March 2025.

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James Gregg, managing director of the southern planned maintenance division at Wates, commented: “We’re proud to have secured our largest SHDF contract to date, allowing us to expand our presence in London and advance our retrofit provisions as the industry progresses into Wave 2 of the SHDF.

“This is a fantastic opportunity to improve the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s housing portfolio in line with government standards for Net Zero and our vision for the future of home decarbonisation.

“Our experienced housing maintenance team will be working closely with the Royal Borough of Greenwich and its residents throughout the programme to ensure an efficient delivery of retrofit works.”