RPS Group has been appointed to lead Broadacres Housing Association’s £6.2 million retrofit programme, aimed at improving the energy efficiency of hundreds of homes across North and West Yorkshire.

The wide-ranging upgrades are being funded through the government’s Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund and will be delivered over the next three years, targeting 660 properties, with a particular focus on rural, off-grid, and hard-to-reach communities.

The comprehensive works will include the installation of air source heat pumps, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, upgraded insulation, and enhanced ventilation, helping to reduce carbon emissions, lower energy bills, and improve comfort for residents.

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The upgrades will span communities across Richmond, Leyburn, Aysgarth, and Wensleydale, extending to coastal and off-grid areas including Whitby, Helmsley, Kirkbymoorside, Scarborough, and Selby. The project represents a major push by Broadacres to tackle fuel poverty and decarbonisation challenges in some of the region’s most underserved areas.

Chosen for its specialist expertise in renewable technologies and strong track record across a variety of housing types, RPS Group is one of the few Northern contractors capable of delivering full-scale retrofits across both urban and rural social housing.

Graham Rothwell, Owner and Founder of RPS Group, said: "We're proud to be partnering with Broadacres on a project that makes a real difference in people’s day-to-day lives, especially in some of the hardest-to-reach rural communities in the region.

"Because we offer a full turnkey service, we're able to support housing associations at every stage, helping them bring their decarbonisation plans to life and deliver real, lasting benefits for their residents.

"We've made deliberate investments to strengthen our ability to serve rural and off-grid homes, where tailored, flexible solutions are essential. That capability now allows us to reach even the most remote communities and ensure no one is left behind in the transition to low-carbon heating."