UK Retrofit Advice Directory — CIBSE, Citizens Advice, EST & More
Find all the UK’s major retrofit and energy efficiency advice in one place. Links to CIBSE, Citizens Advice, Energy Saving Trust, MCS, TrustMark, UKGBC, National Retrofit Hub, DESNZ, Ofgem, and more.
Retrofit advice is scattered across dozens of organisations, standards bodies, and government portals. This directory brings the most credible resources into one place, so you don’t waste hours hunting.
We’ve structured it into four clear tracks:
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Homeowner retrofit advice
Plain-English guidance for households: what to do first, grants and finance, moisture safety, and everyday retrofit decisions. -
Professional technical guidance & standards
The essential playbooks for architects, surveyors, retrofit coordinators, and policy specialists — from PAS 2035 to LETI and NRH. -
Installer certification & trade support
Direct routes into training, accreditation, and supply-chain support. Covering TrustMark, MCS, Retrofit Academy, and more. -
Policy, regulation & UK government resources
Central sources for scheme rules, MEES updates, funding guidance, and long-term strategy.
Tip: Start with the track that matches your role — homeowner, professional, installer, or policymaker. Each section links out to detailed hubs we maintain and update.
UK Retrofit Advice Directory
One page. All the UK’s major retrofit advice in one place — trusted sources for homeowners, professionals, and policymakers.
Homeowner Guides
Citizens Advice
Independent guidance on energy bills, home improvements, and retrofit grants, with free support to navigate suppliers and schemes. See our insulation failures deep-dive for related consumer protection issues.
Energy Saving Trust
Practical tips, calculators, and funding advice to cut energy use and improve home comfort across the UK. Related: insulation failures deep-dive.
TrustMark
Government-endorsed quality scheme connecting homeowners to vetted tradespeople and consumer protection for retrofit projects.
MCS (Homeowners)
Certification for renewable technology installations, helping homeowners choose qualified installers and access funding schemes. See our Victorian Terrace retrofit case study.
Professional Guidance
CIBSE
Technical guides, case studies, and training for professionals delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable building retrofits.
UKGBC
Sustainability frameworks, industry resources, and advocacy to accelerate net-zero building and retrofit in the UK. Related: Retrofit: A National Plan.
National Retrofit Hub
Resources, toolkits, and networks supporting coordinated retrofit delivery across local authorities and the supply chain. See our coverage: EPC Reform – NRH Seminar.
Trade & Installer Support
Renewable Heating Hub
Industry news, product reviews, and community forums for heat pump and renewable heating professionals.
MCS (Installers)
Installer guidance, certification processes, and scheme updates for renewable technology professionals. Related: Case Study – Insulation In A Day (Q-Bot).
Policy & Regulation
DESNZ (formerly BEIS)
UK government department responsible for energy policy, retrofit strategy, funding schemes, and decarbonisation targets. Related: Warm Homes Social Housing Fund – Wave 3 Guide and Retrofit: A National Plan.
Ofgem
Regulator for gas and electricity markets, setting standards, protecting consumers, and overseeing energy efficiency schemes.