Strengthening communities
Housing Associations play a vital role in providing safe, affordable homes for communities across the UK. But, with increasing energy bills, ageing housing stock, and growing pressures to meet decarbonisation targets, it’s a constant challenge to balance sustainability with affordability. Smarta Energy partners with housing associations to deliver smart, cost-effective energy solutions that benefit both your organisation and your residents.
Why Housing Associations work with Smarta
Resident-first approach
We design energy solutions that improve tenant comfort, reduce fuel poverty, and support your social value goals.
Simplified access to funding
Through the Renewable Rewards Fund, we unlock interest-free funding embedded in energy contracts – helping you make estate-wide improvement without needing capex.
Tailored to housing providers
With direct experience in social housing, we understand your compliance needs, board approval processes, and long-term asset management strategies.
What We Help You Achieve
Collaborating with housing associations to enhance energy efficiency across housing estates and social housing developments.
Housing associations often struggle with complex and volatile energy markets. Securing favourable energy contracts can be challenging due to fluctuating prices, varying contract terms, and the need for strategic procurement. Poorly managed contracts can lock associations into high rates or uncompetitive terms, affecting their operational budget.
Budgeting
The rollout of smart meters presents logistical difficulties, as gaining access to properties and coordinating installations can be time-consuming. These challenges can lead to reluctance from energy suppliers to offer contracts, further complicating procurement efforts.
Smart Meter Rollout
Behavioural challenges include the need for improved energy management practices and increased awareness of energy-saving measures among staff and residents. Housing associations must navigate evolving regulations and policies while promoting sustainable energy behaviours. Engaging tenants in energy efficiency initiatives can be difficult, especially when dealing with diverse demographics and varying levels of energy literacy.
Energy Behaviour
Solutions We Fund
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Solar PV for communal areas and rooftops
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Communal heating upgrades and insulation
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Smart meters and energy monitoring systems
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Heat pumps and renewable heating options
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Tenant energy education and engagement tools
...and more, tailored to your site.
Real Homes, Real Communities
The energy crisis has exacerbated these issues, with rising energy prices impacting both housing associations and their residents. We have already helped organisations across the UK who were struggling with:
Fuel poverty and rising tenant energy costs
Aged housing stock with poor energy efficiency ratings
Barriers to accessing grant funding or capital investment
Pressure to meet SAP rating targets and decarbonisation goals
Lack of in-house energy expertise for managing estate upgrades
Smarta Energy is more than just a consultancy — we are your partner in long-term energy and estates planning.
Book a call or submit a quick enquiry.
Get in Touch
We will review your current energy use and site needs.
Energy Review
See your projected savings and improvement options.
Tailored Proposal
We handle the project end-to-end, with interest-free funding embedded in your future energy contract.
Delivery and Funding
Contact Our team
Let’s talk about Housing Associations. Book a no-obligation review with our public sector team to see how we can support your sustainability journey.