Evaluating retrofit outcomes: Insights from Leeds Beckett University's study on over 1,000 Leeds City Council homes
One point often made by many of the National Retrofit Hub participants is that we need better methodologies to evaluate the performance and impact of retrofit projects. If we can measure outcomes clearly, we can make better decisions, build trust, and make the case for retrofit to all stakeholders.
At this session you will hear from Professor David Glew of Leeds Beckett University on their in-depth study into how to evaluate retrofits, funded by Leeds City Council. This project trialled the UKGBC retrofit toolkit on 1346 Leeds City Council homes. The retrofits were delivered through five different schemes or approaches, using ERDF, ECO and HUG funding . The aim of this study is to move evaluation beyond academic research and exemplar case study projects to the mainstream. The findings will help those planning and delivering retrofit to better evaluate the impact of their projects.
This session will include a presentation and discussion with National Retrofit Hub co-director Rachael Owens, and audience Q&A.
Summary
This session highlights insights from Leeds Beckett University's study, led by Professor David Glew, on evaluating the performance and impact of retrofits across 1,346 Leeds City Council homes using the UKGBC retrofit toolkit. Funded by Leeds City Council and delivered through five schemes using ERDF, ECO, and HUG funding, the project aims to develop practical evaluation methodologies for mainstream adoption. The findings emphasize better decision-making, trust-building, and advocacy for retrofits. The session includes a presentation, a discussion with National Retrofit Hub co-director Rachael Owens, and an audience Q&A.
