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Buildings

With over half of Horsham District’s carbon emissions coming from the operation of buildings, this area presents a significant opportunity to reduce carbon emissions, reduce water consumption for the Horsham District, and improve health and wellbeing in interior spaces.

Overarching Goals

  • Residential Retrofit: To improve energy and water efficiency of Horsham’s homes, reduce fuel poverty, and improve the health and wellbeing of residents.
  • Commercial and Community Retrofit: To improve energy and water efficiency of Horsham District’s non-residential buildings, creating cost-saving opportunities for businesses, and future-proofing infrastructure.

Actions

Immediate (2024)

  • Investigate models for district wide retrofit programmes, to include reducing water consumption.

Short Term (2024-26)

  • Support deep retrofit pilot projects and replicate best practice locally.
  • Encourage and support landlords and homeowners to retrofit their properties, including investing in energy efficiency and sustainability measures.

Medium Term (2026-29)

  • Encourage and support commercial and community asset owners in retrofitting their properties.