Sero provides a funded retrofit solution that combines private finance and grant funding to help social housing landlords upgrade their properties to meet Net Zero standards. By addressing the issue of energy inefficiency in over 1.6 million social homes, Sero enables landlords to reduce carbon emissions and lower energy costs for residents.
Funding
$15M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many social housing properties in the UK have low Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings, leading to high carbon emissions and increased energy costs for residents with low incomes. Social housing landlords face challenges in financing and implementing large-scale retrofit programs to improve energy efficiency and meet Net Zero targets.
Solution
Sero offers a comprehensive "energy-as-a-service" solution that helps social housing landlords upgrade their properties to meet Net Zero standards through a funded retrofit program. The company integrates private finance, grant funding, and existing budgets to implement large-scale retrofit projects. Sero's team of energy, finance, and retrofit experts work with landlords to plan, fund, and implement these programs, reducing carbon emissions and lowering energy bills for residents. As an Energy Services Company, Sero is dedicated to helping landlords reach Net Zero and supporting their residents to reduce energy bills.
Target Audience
Sero's primary customers are social housing landlords in the UK who need to upgrade their properties to meet Net Zero standards and improve energy efficiency for their residents.
Features
- Funded Retrofit Solution: Integrates private finance, grant funding, and existing budgets for large-scale retrofits.
- Retrofit Co-ordination Service: Provides an independent PAS 2035-compliant service for retrofitting homes.
- Warm Homes Support: Offers bid support, match funding, and project delivery services to maximize government funding.
- Energy-as-a-service: Comprehensive solution encompassing planning, funding, and implementation of retrofit programs.