Bristol City Leap, a joint venture between Bristol City Council and Ameresco, is planning a 拢25m retrofit project for bring housing up to a minimum energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of C.
Focusing on social housing in areas of north Bristol, it is the city鈥檚 first large-scale implementation of an area-based approach to housing retrofit. Bristol City Leap is targeting homes in Henbury, Brentry, Avonmouth, and Lawrence Weston. The roll-out will take until March 2028 to complete.
Works include:
- external and cavity wall insulation
- window glazing and external door upgrades
- enhanced ventilation systems
- installation of solar PV and energy-efficient heat pumps
- loft, roof and floor insulation improvements
- energy-efficient lighting.
Councillor Barry Parsons, chair of Bristol City Council鈥檚 homes and housing delivery committee, said: 鈥淭his retrofit programme is about improving the lives of our residents. By investing 拢25m into upgrading homes across north Bristol, we鈥檙e creating warmer, healthier and more comfortable places for families to live. These improvements will help reduce energy bills, tackle fuel poverty and give households greater long term financial stability. At the same time, the project supports local jobs, strengthens our communities and contributes to a cleaner, greener, more resilient Bristol for everyone 鈥� as we work towards our goal of becoming carbon neutral.鈥�
The project is funded by The Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund from the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero. This funding is managed by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority and delivered by the South West Net Zero Hub.