Executive Summary The social housing sector faced unprecedented change in 2024, with new regulatory requirements and operational challenges...
The Connected Data Revolution: Transforming Social Housing
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Fully Funded Warm Homes:
Social Housing Fund (WH:SHF) Monitoring
Unlock Retrofit Confidence with Vericon
Navigating Wave 3 requires more than ambition—it demands compliance, precision, and proof. Vericon’s intelligent monitoring ecosystem is fully aligned with PAS 2035:2023 and DESNZ retrofit validation standards, giving sustainability managers the tools to confidently validate retrofit outcomes, reduce risk, and secure funding.
From pre-installation assessments to post-retrofit performance tracking, Vericon delivers the data and insights needed to meet EPC targets, mitigate damp and mould, and future-proof housing stock—all while supporting resident wellbeing and long-term decarbonisation goals.
Maximising WH:SHF Retrofit Success with Data
Vericon empowers housing providers with access to vital metrics. By harnessing this valuable information, housing providers can make data-driven decisions to enhance the retrofit process and improve overall living conditions for residents. Learn more
Why Vericon?
Vericon supports housing providers with a fully funded, SHDF-ready platform that meets DESNZ and PAS2035 standards—while improving resident wellbeing – giving you the insights and evidence you need to deliver successful retrofit outcomes with zero upfront cost.
Fully Funded Development
Vericon’s SHDF-ready platform is available at no cost to your organisation, removing financial barriers and accelerating retrofit readiness.
Full SHDF Compliance
We capture all required metrics—HTC, HLP, TTH, and Space Heat Demand—ensuring your projects meet DESNZ and PAS2035 standards.
Real-Time Damp & Mould Risk Detection
Our BCM devices monitor temperature, humidity, and ventilation patterns to flag early signs of damp and mould—supporting health-related KPIs and safeguarding residents.
Smart Meter Integration & Consent
Secure, Ofgem-compliant energy data collection with built-in resident consent workflows—streamlining Strategic Partnership applications.
Post-Works Validation & Reporting
Automated benchmarking of pre- and post-retrofit performance, with clear evidence of energy savings and improved thermal comfort—ready for TrustMark lodgement and DESNZ evaluation.
Proven Scalability & Security
Trusted across social housing and government estates, Vericon’s infrastructure supports secure, large-scale deployment with remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance.
Fuel Poverty & Resident Wellbeing
Identify vulnerable households using Vericon’s analytics. Our platform flags heating anomalies and supports early intervention—helping you meet health-related KPIs and improve resident outcomes.
By tracking hot water and energy usages, room temperatures, and humidity patterns, we detect abnormal trends so housing providers can offer timely support and guidance to residents struggling with high-energy costs, improving their standard of living.
Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (England)
The Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (previously known as the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund or SHDF) offers registered social housing providers in England access to government funding to improve the energy efficiency of their housing stock.
This funding is designed to:
- Deliver warmer, more energy-efficient homes
- Reduce carbon emissions
- Tackle fuel poverty
- Support green jobs and the retrofit sector
- Improve tenant health and well-being
Eligible measures include heating system upgrades, insulation, renewable energy installations, and smart heating controls, which can be included in the capital costs of funded projects.
In Wave 3, £1.29 billion has been allocated to 144 projects.
Funding is available through two routes: Challenge Fund & Strategic Partnerships
Let’s Talk About Your WH:SHF Strategy
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