What you must know about Retrofit Coordinator and PAS 2035!

Posted on February 9, 2026

PAS (Publicly Available Specification) is the UK Government’s initiative, developed by the British Standards Institution, to tackle urgent challenges across many critical sectors, including climate change, digital infrastructure, and innovation. When looking to address the gaps and failures in the UK’s attempts to implement sustainable retrofit over the years, many people would argue that a lack of overall coordination has meant that schemes have failed time and time again. The ever improving retrofit standards and the Retrofit Coordinator role look to close those gaps.As sustainability consultants, we are specifically interested...

From Complexity to Clarity: Our New Approach to Reporting for Your Low Energy Refurb

Posted on September 3, 2025

by Russell Selby

One Year of Resolve Sustainability Consulting: Improving Our Reporting It has been one year since Resolve Sustainability Consulting metamorphosed from an idea into a physical consulting company. Since then, it has grown into a reliable and trustworthy partner for developers and homeowners seeking to make their properties more sustainable.One of the challenges we have faced is how to present information to clients. This can be especially difficult when clients are at different stages of their sustainability journey, with varying levels of understanding, and of course, different degrees of support required. Video...

1 Year of Labour Government: How Sustainability Policy is Shaping Green Housing Reform

Posted on August 4, 2025

by Russell Selby

Labour is now one year into government. We reflect on their bold visions from 3 months into office: tighten energy standards, expanding retrofitting, and rewrite planning rules to put sustainability front and centre.Last year that while the messaging was strong, many specifics were still being shaped behind closed doors. Now, some of those specifics have emerged. A revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was released in December 2024, updated to include a presumption in favour of sustainable and affordable housing development. In which local planning authorities have been empowered to...

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How to reduce overheating at home!

Posted on June 25, 2025

by Russell Selby

Overheating is not a typical complaint from homeowners in Europe or the UK, but you need to know how to reduce overheating at home. It is a growing concern, that homeowners, councils, and government bodies should be taking seriously. In Manchester specifically, we typically experience only a few weeks each year when cooling is needed, compared to around six months of heating demand. It’s no wonder that many people are reluctant to invest in expensive cooling systems. However, managing heat intelligently can improve living conditions, support productivity, and reduce the...

PHPP vs. SAP: The Path to Low Energy Excellence

Posted on May 24, 2025

by Russell Selby

When it comes to assessing the energy efficiency of homes in the UK, two primary methodologies are often discussed, PHPP vs. SAP. the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) and the Passivhaus Planning Package (PHPP). While both aim to evaluate a building's energy performance, they differ significantly in their approaches, applications, and outcomes. SAP: A low Bar for Energy Efficiency SAP is the UK government's approved method for assessing and comparing the energy and environmental performance of dwellings. It is based on the mathematical model BREDEM (Building Research Establishment Domestic Energy Model). It is...