These householders have renovated their homes and reduced carbon emissions by 60% or more.

This paper focuses on the experiences and decision‐making processes of private homeowners who have successfully carried out low carbon retrofits which have reduced modelled CO2 emissions by more than 60%, very largely in the absence of policy support.

Property age

More likely than the general population to live in pre‐1919 properties; the more recent the build date, the fewer Superhomes there are.

Built form

A relatively high proportion of detached or semi‐detached houses, and relatively few terraced houses. Very few flats.