Perenna has joined forces with energy intelligence provider, Kuppa, to create an interactive retrofit tool that supports homeowners to decarbonise their homes.
The tool is designed to provide homeowners with insights into the costs of retrofitting their homes and possible home energy savings.
It will assist homeowners to calculate their estimated costs for retrofitting, as well as the potential level of carbon and cost savings that can be achieved. Customers will gain insights into various retrofit measures, ranging from small to large-scale options, to get them started on their retrofit journey. The tool will provide homeowners and occupants with greater insights into how retrofitting could reduce their energy costs, carbon footprint, and support them to invest into making the necessary changes.
The announcement comes after Perenna received a government grant to support the launch of its new retrofit product– a long-term fixed rate mortgage which offers the reward of a lower mortgage rate for customers who install solar panels and heat pumps. The lower mortgage rate will be applied to the whole amount and across the remainder of the entire term.
Arjan Verbeek, founder and CEO of Perenna, said: “If we are serious about reaching net zero by 2050, decarbonising homes will be crucial but it is just not clear right now what needs to be done, or that attractive finance options are possible.
“With Kuppa’s impressive intelligence platform, we can help provide homeowners with the insights they need to take the first step and make their homes more sustainable.”
Kirsty Kenney, co-founder and CEO of Kuppa, added: “Through this partnership with Perenna, Kuppa is leveraging data to demystify the retrofitting process for UK homeowners and prospective home buyers.
“This partnership showcases how Kuppa and Perenna are working together to make sustainable home upgrades, such as solar panels and heat pumps, more accessible and financially attractive.
“Ultimately, Kuppa’s goal is to help consumers make informed decisions that are good for their homes, their wallets, and the planet.”
