What is net zero housing?
Net zero housing refers to homes that produce as much energy as they consume over the course of a year, resulting in zero net carbon emissions. This approach combines energy-efficient design, renewable energy generation, and sustainable materials to meet environmental targets and reduce the carbon footprint of housing stock.
Benefits of net zero housing
- Lower energy costs: Reduces utility bills for tenants through efficient energy use.
- Environmental impact: Supports national and local carbon reduction goals.
- Future compliance: Aligns with upcoming sustainability regulations and standards.
Use cases
- Energy-efficient retrofits: Upgrading insulation, windows and heating systems in existing homes.
- Renewable energy integration: Installing solar panels or heat pumps to generate clean energy.
- Performance monitoring: Tracking energy consumption and emissions to maintain net zero status.
Key components
- Energy modelling tools: Forecast and optimise energy performance for housing stock.
- Sustainability dashboards: Monitor carbon emissions and energy efficiency metrics.
- Integrated asset data: Link sustainability initiatives with asset management and maintenance plans.
- Compliance workflows: Ensure adherence to environmental standards and reporting requirements.
The BRIK Housing platform helps housing providers progress toward net zero by centralising asset data, enabling lifecycle planning, and integrating sustainability metrics into everyday operations. Built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform, it supports energy performance tracking, compliance reporting and proactive maintenance strategies – empowering landlords to deliver greener, more efficient homes.
