Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham visited Energy House 2.0 on 21 August to see first-hand how our research is helping drive the UK’s retrofit revolution. The visit highlighted how innovative solutions, such as infra-red heating, could support homes that aren’t suitable for heat pumps. Mayor Burnham toured the facility with Vice-Chancellor Professor Nic Beech, Director of Energy House Labs Professor Will Swan, and […]
We’re excited to share that the Garfield Weston Foundation has made a generous £600,000 donation to Energy House Labs to help us lead the way in retrofitting the UK’s homes. This funding will support the construction of one of two traditional-style houses in our Energy House 2.0 facility, forming the foundation for our brand-new Centre […]
We’re pleased to share that Energy House Labs, in partnership with the Energy Innovation Agency, has been shortlisted in the Most Innovative Partnership category at the Building Innovation Awards 2025. The nomination recognises our joint work on the Future Homes project, part of the UKRI Innovation Accelerator programme, which helps start-ups and SMEs bring low-carbon solutions to market by combining rigorous […]
We’re pleased to share that our Professor Richard Fitton of Energy House Labs appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Sliced Bread this week, discussing all things dehumidifiers alongside host Gregg Foot and Professor Cath Noakes. The episode explores how dehumidifiers work, whether you really need one, and why they remain one of the few major household appliances not covered by UK energy regulations, meaning there’s currently no […]
The University of Salford proudly hosted the RICS Residential Property Conference 2025 on 15 July, welcoming over 80 professionals from across the housing, surveying, and planning sectors for a day of insight, innovation, and collaboration. The conference explored the future of housing through the lens of policy reform, sustainability, digital transformation, and workforce development. Attendees gained practical […]
Professor Will Swan was recently invited to speak on a panel at this year’s Northern Sustainability Summit, held at Manchester Central. The summit brought together leading voices from across the Northwest to showcase sustainability initiatives and explore pressing issues including energy, transport, biodiversity, and waste. The panel, which featured representatives from Electricity North West and CEAMS, […]