Hampshire’s own Aura Retrofit, a Havant-based energy efficiency company, has been named Domestic Heating Contractor of the Year 2025 at the H&V News Awards. The accolade is among the UK heating sector’s most prestigious, recognising excellence in domestic heating installation and retrofit.
The award highlights the company’s technical expertise and its ongoing commitment to improving home energy performance, helping households reduce both costs and carbon emissions. Judges praised Aura Retrofit for its operational standards, reliability, and focus on customer outcomes.
The H&V News Awards celebrate innovation and progress in the built environment, with this year’s finalists representing the strongest businesses in decarbonisation, product development, and customer service. Aura Retrofit’s success reflects years of steady growth, careful planning, and consistent delivery.
Key technologies in the company’s portfolio include air source heat pumps, solar PV, and insulation upgrades. Aura Retrofit provides homeowners with tailored assessments and upgrade plans, helping them navigate increasingly complex retrofit options while ensuring professional installation and lasting results.
The award also signals the rising importance of quality domestic retrofit work as energy efficiency moves to the forefront of national policy. With demand for trusted heating contractors increasing, Aura Retrofit has positioned itself as a reliable partner for homeowners seeking to improve comfort, reduce energy bills, and future-proof their properties.
Looking forward, the company intends to build on its momentum by expanding services and technical expertise across the South East. Aura Retrofit emphasises that now is an opportune moment for homeowners to undertake energy efficiency improvements, with professional assessments providing clarity on the most effective upgrades for long-term benefit.
National recognition through the H&V News Award strengthens Aura Retrofit’s role in supporting the UK’s domestic decarbonisation ambitions and delivering on the government’s Warm Homes Plan.

