Learning Zone: Retrofitting Housing - Clare Goff looks at pioneering schemes to retrofit the UK’s housing stock and finds they’re about a lot more than energy efficiency. 26 million homes, the majority over 50 years old, are currently emitting over one third of the UK’s carbon emissions. Bringing all UK households up to energy efficiency standards by 2030 is a daunting target for many local authorities. This Learning Zone examines pioneering retrofitting schemes which are not only increasing efficiency but are also helping to create local jobs, improve community cohesion and provide social benefits in their communities.