The government’s recent £1.8 billion Warm Homes Plan announcement marks a watershed moment for social housing in England. With 170,000 homes set to benefit from energy efficiency upgrades, housing providers face a critical question: how can they ensure these improvements deliver lasting impact?
At Vericon Systems, we’re already working with successful Wave 3 bid recipients to enhance their retrofit programmes through smart technology integration. Our approach doesn’t just meet Wave 3 objectives—it exceeds them, creating homes that are warmer, healthier, and genuinely future-proof.
While traditional retrofits provide the foundation for energy efficiency, smart monitoring transforms how we identify and support vulnerable residents. Our Connect platform tracks energy usage in real-time, allowing housing providers to:
The path to Net Zero 2050 requires more than just better insulation. Our integrated approach combines multiple technologies to deliver measurable results:
With Awaab’s Law coming into force in October 2025, housing providers face new responsibilities around damp and mould. Our environmental monitoring systems offer a proactive solution, while HomeHub keeps residents engaged and informed about their newly upgraded homes.
The £1.29 billion allocated through the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity. But success requires more than just installing new equipment—it demands a strategic approach to monitoring, maintenance, and resident engagement.
Our integrated solution helps housing providers:
As the sector moves toward EPC C targets by 2030, today’s retrofit decisions will have long-lasting implications. Smart technology isn’t just an add-on—it’s essential infrastructure that ensures your Wave 3 investment delivers sustained benefits for years to come.
The government’s commitment to warmer, more efficient homes is clear. Now it’s time for housing providers to match this ambition with smart, future-proof implementation strategies.
Let’s discuss how Vericon Systems can help you deliver a retrofit programme that doesn’t just meet current requirements but sets new standards for social housing. With the right technology partner, your Wave 3 funding can do more than just warm homes—it can transform them.
To learn more or to discuss how our secure IoT solutions can benefit your organisation, contact our team today on 01242 582 555 or email [email protected]
The social housing sector faced unprecedented change in 2024, with new regulatory requirements and operational challenges demanding strategic responses. This piece examines how connected solutions can help housing providers:
As we begin 2025, the UK social housing sector faces unprecedented change with the introduction of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023. According to recent analysis, these changes are reshaping how housing providers operate and serve their communities, making connected solutions more crucial than ever.
The Regulator of Social Housing notes that providers must deliver both more and better social homes against a backdrop of higher borrowing costs and increased regulatory requirements. This challenge makes the adoption of connected solutions not just beneficial, but essential.
Meeting Regulatory Requirements
From 1 April 2024, social housing regulation has changed significantly. Connected solutions help providers:
Addressing Core Challenges
Recent research identifies key areas where connected solutions can make a difference:
Improving Operational Efficiency
Housing providers report that digital transformation is driving:
Building Safety and Compliance
Connected solutions support:
Resident Welfare
Housing associations are discovering that digital solutions help:
Recent data shows that maintenance and repair costs in the social housing sector increased by 15% from 2023 to 2024. Connected solutions can help address these rising costs through:
Research indicates that under-pressure boiler faults are the most common reason for emergency maintenance requests, leading to significant operational costs. Connected solutions help providers:
Housing providers report that reactive maintenance approaches are increasingly unsustainable, making the shift to connected, preventative solutions essential for:
Recent analysis shows that while operating margins for social housing providers have improved to 19.3% in 2023-24, connected solutions remain crucial for:
Industry data shows that while only 31% of social housing providers have implemented a digital transformation strategy, over 50% recognise its importance. Key developments include:
Data-Driven Decision Making
Resident Engagement
Environmental Sustainability
Recent analysis reveals that while organisations typically realise 67% of potential financial gains from digital investments, strategic planning can significantly improve returns. Key value drivers include:
Financial Impact
Operational Benefits
Research shows that connected solutions deliver:
Risk Management
Performance Metrics
Track success through:
For social housing providers embarking on digital transformation, research indicates that success depends on:
Strategic Investment Planning
Operational Excellence
Change Management
Performance Monitoring
On a larger scale, data helps social housing organisations make quicker and smarter decisions. It provides valuable insights into communities, highlighting crucial demographic information.
Andy Greenhorn, National Sales Director at Vericon Systems
As the sector faces increasing pressures, from funding constraints to regulatory requirements, connected solutions offer a path forward. They enable social housing providers to meet their obligations more efficiently while improving services for residents.
The future of UK social housing lies in connected, data-driven operations that support both regulatory compliance and resident welfare. For providers yet to embrace digital transformation, the time to act is now – not just to meet current challenges, but to build a foundation for future success in social housing delivery.
For more information about how Vericon can benefit your housing projects call 01242 582 555 or email [email protected]
Together, we can make a significant impact in combating fuel poverty and ensuring a better future for social housing.
The Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3 (WH:SHF) supports the Government’s Warm Homes Plan by providing funding to upgrade the energy efficiency of social housing in England. The fund aims to reduce carbon emissions, tackle fuel poverty, and support green jobs. Here’s how Vericon Systems empowers housing providers to make informed decisions about retrofit measures, supporting a robust WH:SHF application:
WH:SHF Wave 3 is open to local authorities, combined authorities, registered social housing providers, and registered charities that own social housing in England. Funding will be allocated to projects that upgrade social housing stock to an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) band C standard, prioritising homes currently in bands D to G. The fund encourages the use of energy efficiency measures and low-carbon heating solutions.
The WH:SHF Wave 3 guidance favours applications that utilise Internet of Things (IoT) data to measure pre- and post-retrofit property improvements. This is particularly relevant for the Strategic Partnerships funding stream. Vericon Systems specialises in providing IoT-enabled monitoring solutions that track the effectiveness of retrofit measures.
By collecting real-time data on energy consumption, heating system performance, temperature, and moisture levels, Vericon empowers housing providers to:
Vericon’s product suite includes a range of IoT environmental sensors, boiler and ASHP monitoring solutions and an online data analytics platform, designed to provide granular insights into building performance. Their solutions include:
Vericon Systems offers a unique opportunity for social housing providers to invest in IoT-enabled monitoring and maximise the success of their WH:SHF applications. By leveraging Vericon’s solutions, providers can:
The WH:SHF Wave 3 presents a significant opportunity for social housing providers to secure funding for retrofitting their stock to meet EPC band C standards. By partnering with Vericon Systems, providers can leverage IoT data to measure retrofit success, optimise strategies, and strengthen their funding applications. Vericon empowers providers to make data-driven decisions, ensuring retrofit measures deliver the desired energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and resident wellbeing outcomes.
For more information about how Vericon’s products can benefit your housing application call 01242 582 555 or email [email protected]
Together, we can make a significant impact in combating fuel poverty and ensuring a better future for social housing.
