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August 26, 2025BuildingsOpen Access

Residential Heritage Buildings in the Low Carbon Transition: Policy and Practice Challenges

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Average energy performance certificate ratings improved by 53% after retrofit, yet tenant experiences showed high fuel costs and heat loss.
Tenants reported ongoing dampness and inefficiencies despite better EPC scores, revealing the limitations of policy tools.
Longitudinal study evaluated 12 residential heritage buildings using building measurements and tenant interviews over several years.
Findings suggest current retrofit metrics are inadequate, calling for tailored approaches to energy efficiency in heritage contexts.

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Long-term analysis reveals energy performance standards impact residential heritage buildings, highlighting inefficiencies in current practices.

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Long-term analysis reveals energy performance standards impact residential heritage buildings, highlighting inefficiencies in current practices.