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Retrofit Stories
What could a home that stays comfortable all year mean for you?
Across the South West, homes of every shape and age - from characterful cottages to modern builds - are being thoughtfully upgraded through retrofit. And the results are inspiring.
On this page, you’ll find real stories from homeowners in Devon and Cornwall who have chosen to invest in making their homes warmer, more efficient and ready for the future. Working with Future Fit and community energy partners across the region, they’ve improved comfort, reduced running costs and strengthened the long term performance of their homes.
If you’re considering what’s next for your own home, these stories show what’s possible - and how others have approached their retrofit journey with confidence.
Transform your home with solar power
How Anna and her family took control of their energy use
Retrofit as Part of a Home Renovation
Bespoke retrofit advice for whole house energy efficiency upgrades
A Family Home's Heat Pump Journey
From Unreliable LPG to Low Carbon Comfort
Whole House Plan: Anne's route map to carbon savings
Impartial advice gives Anne confidence to act
Step by Step to a Warmer, Healthier Home
Sofia’s Retrofit Journey
From plug-in heaters to renewable energy
Zoe's complete home retrofit
Climate conscious choices: Teresa's home energy transformation
"We were very conscious about climate change and our carbon footprint."
Grant funding unlocks rooftop solar for Jean
Solar install reducing bills in a hard to heat house
From Cold Comfort to Clean Energy
Owen’s home retrofit - grant funding leads to transformative change
