Glasgow is at a turning point. With a goal to reach Net-Zero by 2030, our city’s iconic but drafty sandstone tenements and gas-heated homes need a massive upgrade. Currently, 82% of Glasgow homes rely on gas, and 35% of our neighbors are facing fuel poverty. The Glasgow Housing Retrofit Position Statement (2025) highlights a clear…

Let’s be honest. Living in Scotland means we’re often fighting a losing battle against the weather. We have some of the least efficient housing in Europe, and when you combine 100-year-old stone walls with a damp, freezing winter, your heating bill starts to look like a phone number (or you are under-heating your home and…

If you’ve watched Guy Martin’s Home Without Bills on Channel 4 on Monday evening, you’ll have witnessed how an existing home can be transformed and made more efficient. If you’re based in Scotland and thinking about making your home more efficient, Loco Home Retrofit is a great place to start! Hear from our Founder, Chris…

Chris Carus, Managing Director, Loco Home Retrofit CIC  January has seen householders across Scotland digging themselves out of snowdrifts. While layering up against the chill, I’m been waiting for the imminent release of Westminster’s Warm Homes Plan.  This plan which will show how they will make homes warmer across Britain. Most of it will apply to England…

There are many factors that affect how much it costs to heat a home. We explain some of the best ways to be comfortable and save money based on our experience with hundreds of customers and input from our 300 members.  We’ve split this guide into two sections. First, we’ll cover how to make heat…

At Loco Home, we believe that accelerating decarbonisation requires not just technical expertise, but the courage to challenge established industry norms when they no longer serve the urgency of the climate crisis. Recently, Loco Home’s Supply Chain Manager, Angus Brodnax, returned to his alma mater, the renowned Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) in Wales. A…