We’ve Been Shortlisted For A Social Enterprise Scotland Award!
We were very happy to be a finalist for the inaugural Inclusive and Democratic Business Models award at the annual Social Enterprise Scotland Awards.
We’re delighted for our friends at Media Co-op who were the eventual winners.
The IDBM Award was launched to mark the launch of a report for the Scottish Government, ‘Developing Scotland’s Economy: Increasing The Role Of Inclusive And Democratic Business Models’.
Carmen represented us at the ceremony last night, which was hosted by Paul Sweeney MSP.
What Is Retrofit?
Retrofitting—the process of upgrading an existing building to improve how they feel and improving energy performance. When we talk about home retrofit, we mean fitting new energy efficiency measures and technology into your home, such as additional insulation, underfloor heating or a heat pump. This is to achieve better energy efficiency – which means lower…
How to Retrofit Your Glasgow Home: A Guide to Lower Bills and Net-Zero Living
retrofitting glasgow’s homes 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)…
Keeping the Heat in: A Realist's Guide to Lowering Scottish Energy Bills
Lowering Scottish Energy Bills 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…
Inspired by Guy Martin's home without bills?
INSPIRED by guy MARTIN’S home without bills? 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. Common Question: What heat Pump Does Guy martin have? Using Google lens, we can ascertain that his heat pump model…
ScotGov shouldn't Be Waiting for Westminster to take action on cold homes
ScotGov shouldn’t Be Waiting for Westminster to take action on cold homes 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…
How To Heat your Home Efficiently: The Ultimate Guide To Lowering Bills
how to reduce home Energy Bills 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,…