Resilient Homes

Resilient Homes marks a groundbreaking partnership between MAB and Effective Energy Group, setting a new standard in the industry. This collaboration empowers MAB ARs to engage with their customers as trusted advisors, introducing the concept of Retrofit – a topic that most other brokers currently are unable to address.

This initiative not only enhances customer relationships but also strengthens MAB’s unique value proposition further, positioning them at the forefront of the marketplace.

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Empowering Customers To Make More Sustainable Energy Choices

We are a group of companies providing energy-related services to individuals and business. Together, we work to install renewable energy solutions, support local and national contractors, and reduce the nation’s carbon footprint.

Our Services

Solar PV

Converts sunlight into electricity, lowering your reliance on the grid and cutting energy costs. For most homes, Solar panels cut electricity bills by up to 50 – 70%.

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Battery Storage

Stores excess solar energy for use when the sun isn’t shining, ensuring a steady power supply. The stored electricity will also provide a backup in the event of power outages.

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Insulation

Keep your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer with loft and cavity wall insulation – all while reducing energy bills on average between £150 to £600 a year.

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EV Charger

Provides a convenient way to charge electric vehicles at home, promoting sustainable transport and significantly reducing operating costs of the vehicle.

Glazing

Improves insulation, reduces heat loss and noise, and enhances security. This can reduce energy costs up to 20%.

Heat Pumps

Transfers heat from the air or ground to heat your home, offering an efficient alternative to traditional heating systems which could save up to £340 a year off your energy bills.

How It Works

After discussing the financial benefits of energy efficiency and the customer’s interest in retrofitting, the AR completes an online form to initiate the quotation process.

If the customer is undecided, reference materials can be provided for review before the next appointment.

The form’s information allows Effective Energy Group )EEG) to prepare an indicative quote. if the customer chooses to proceed, the AR informs EEG, which then contacts the customer to arrange a remote survey. From the point, EEG assumes responsibility, concluding the AR’s role.

Rural Property Case Study
Mid-terrace Case Study

Resources

It’s important that our customers feel confident in our services from the beginning. To achieve this, we want to equip you with the essential resources you need to do that. In addition to using the Resilient Homes info pack, you can access a selection of co-branded marketing materials by completing the register your interest form below.

  • Co-branded web page (see example)
  • Onboarding pack (coming soon)
  • Marketing literature (coming soon)
  • FAQs for advisors and customers
  • Point of contact to support you every step of the way

Our aim is to ensure that you have the tools you need to succeed, and so we welcome your feedback and suggestions for any additional resources that will help you to establish customer trust and progress the sale more effectively.

Useful documents

GFI brokers handbook on green home retrofit and technologies
GFI green mortgages

Example FAQs

Solar panel efficiency is graded by the overall light energy that hits those solar panels and current market leading panels are between 21 – 24% efficient. Effective energy use only market leading Tier 1 panels and average efficiency for these is 22-24%.

Solar panels have a performance guarantee for 25 years, after 25 years use their performance will typically still be at 80% of install capacity. Battery warranties are typically between 5 – 10 years currently and these are improving as technologies are improving all the time.

Yes, this is an outright purchase, whether you are doing this via finance or via your mortgage it is your system, you own it, you manage it, you maintain it.

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A few words from our customers…

Key Contacts

Karina Gerdes

karina.gerdes@mab.org.uk

In my role as Head of MAB Resilient Homes, I lead the development and execution of sustainable housing strategies that focus on energy efficiency retrofitting financed through secured lending. Right now, this means supporting our early adopter Firms who have chosen to offer the new “Resilient Homes” proposition to their customers and help them integrate it into their BAU processes.

I work closely with Sam and the wider Effective Energy Group team, various internal departments, and external partners to expand MAB’s presence in the green housing sector, supporting our clients in their journey toward decarbonising their homes. My responsibilities include delivering the Resilient Homes proposition, supporting AR Firms who are interested in integrating Resilient Homes into their business, collaborating with lending partners to develop suitable green products, and consumers and advisors in relation to green mortgages and energy efficiency.

Sam McGeorge

sam.mcgeorge@effectivehome.co.uk

I joined Effective Energy Group in August 2024 as a Client Success Specialist with the sole purpose to work with MAB on this partnership. My role alongside with Karina is to support each of the firms with any advice, training or queries they may have around the proposition and to take any feedback on board, so we can review and enhance our approach and processes as and when required. As part of the pilot we have been providing joint presentations to brokers to provide an understanding of the partnership and who Effective Energy Group are. We do not expect AR’s to become Retrofit Experts but we will provide them with the basic knowledge they require to confidently discuss the
potential benefits of energy efficiency with their clients.

Interested in the Resilient Homes proposition?

Register Your Interest

Please complete this form to register your interest – including ticking the check box if you would like to acquire our co-branded marketing materials.