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The urgency of renovation: an interview with Sam Kimmins
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The urgency of renovation: an interview with Sam Kimmins
13 February 2025
In an interview, Sam Kimmins, director of energy at Climate Group, outlines the necessary steps to double renovation rates in the UK and Europe, emphasising the need for collaboration and addressing key barriers.
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In an interview, Sam Kimmins, the director of energy at Climate Group, discusses what is needed to double renovation rates in the UK and Europe.
Kimmins outlines the key barriers, such as financial constraints, skill shortages, outdated data, and lengthy permitting processes, that hinder the progress of energy-efficient building renovations. He emphasises the need for more data collection, embedding energy efficiency into corporate standards, and aggregating renovation projects for economies of scale.
Kimmins stresses that collaboration between governments, businesses, and financial institutions is crucial for accelerating renovations and achieving climate goals.
