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Guide to implementing low carbon retrofits for social housing

27 Sep 2019
CRC for Low Carbon Living
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This Guide to Implementing Low Carbon Retrofits for Social Housing is intended as a simple to use reference for social housing asset managers and others involved in social housing upgrades. The guide presents a concise summary of effective energy efficiency optionsfor social housing properties, including: 

  • Advice on priority upgrades
  • Important things to consider when deciding whether to implement an upgrade
  • Practical implementation advice to ensure the upgrade is implemented well
  • Complementary retrofit considerations to make the most of opportunities as they arise
Associated Project
http://www.lowcarbonlivingcrc.com.au/research/program-3-engaged-communities/rp3044-mainstreaming-low-carbon-retrofits-co…
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ISBN: 
978-0-9923879-1-4
Access Rights Type: 
Open
Copyright: 
© 2019 Low Carbon Living CRC
Language: 
English
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