Plymouth Energy Community

Retrofit Stories

Hear from local people who have retrofitted their homes

All kinds of different properties are getting retrofitted right across the South West. 

We've gathered these stories about the benefits of retrofit, in partnership with other local community energy organisations in Devon and Cornwall. 

Illustration of a house with an EPC energy efficiency scale, symbolising retrofit advice and home efficiency.

View Retrofit as Part of a Home Renovation

Retrofit as Part of a Home Renovation

Bespoke retrofit advice for whole house energy efficiency upgrades

View A Family Home's Heat Pump Journey

A Family Home's Heat Pump Journey

From Unreliable LPG to Low Carbon Comfort

View Whole House Plan: Anne's route map to carbon savings

Whole House Plan: Anne's route map to carbon savings

Impartial advice gives Anne confidence to act

View Step by Step to a Warmer, Healthier Home

Step by Step to a Warmer, Healthier Home

Sofia’s Retrofit Journey

View From plug-in heaters to renewable energy

From plug-in heaters to renewable energy

Zoe's complete home retrofit

View Climate conscious choices: Teresa's home energy transformation

Climate conscious choices: Teresa's home energy transformation

"We were very conscious about climate change and our carbon footprint."

View Grant funding unlocks rooftop solar for Jean

Grant funding unlocks rooftop solar for Jean

Solar install reducing bills in a hard to heat house

View From Cold Comfort to Clean Energy

From Cold Comfort to Clean Energy

Owen’s home retrofit - grant funding leads to transformative change