4th December 2023
Insulate Homes
“Our energy system is broken. People across the UK are paying sky-high bills and feeling the brunt of living in poorly insulated homes. But the solutions already exist. Find out what we’re campaigning for and how we’ll win.”
“It’s critical the government starts investing in insulation now to prevent devastating choices over the coming months and years. There are approximately 8 million homes in the UK in need of loft or cavity wall insulation, or both. Each of these measures is estimated to save approximately 20% on household energy bills. A home that undergoes both upgrades could save around 40%. With average household bills soaring into the thousands, that’s a serious saving!
What are we calling for?
A rapid programme of basic insulation measures
United for Warm Homes is calling for emergency programmes of insulation and energy-saving measures, funded by the UK government. Different approaches might be needed in different nations, but in England this should be council-led and delivered street-by-street. A street-by-street approach will ensure the insulation programme is as efficient as possible, and increase take-up.
The programme should start in neighbourhoods that are most affected by fuel poverty, as identified in our energy crisis hotspot data. By doing this, we can help as many people as possible stay warm during the cold winter months. The programme should be free of charge to all households in low-income neighbourhoods, and it should also include rented properties, as private renters are disproportionately affected by fuel poverty.
Measures should include:
- loft and cavity wall insulation
- draught-proofing
- thermostatic radiator valves
- smart heating controls
- energy audits, to help determine which improvements would be best for which homes.
We’re asking for a £15 billion programme, spread over 3 years to ensure basic insulation is urgently implemented across the UK.” https://www.unitedforwarmhomes.uk/campaign-issue-guides/our-asks-emergency-programme-insulate-our-homes
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