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Kimmins outlines the key barriers, such as financial constraints, skill shortages, outdated data, and lengthy permitting processes, that hinder the progress of energy-efficient building renovations.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.