News | Published on 16th Aug 2016
He continued,
“There are an estimated 9 million inefficient boilers still installed in UK homes. The English Housing Survey shows that privately owned and rented homes are more likely to have a noncondensing boiler, the least efficient type, yet the support to replace these boilers is being cut. For homes in fuel poverty having a new boiler with associated heating controls could save £350 per year, not to mention the social and health benefits derived from living in a warm house. Replacing or installing a new boiler often acts as a catalyst for other changes and we believe that they should be recognised as a lead technology
The proposed cuts are too drastic and too quick. The Government needs to stop and look at the energy savings that can be achieved when a new efficient boiler is installed together with other measures for example cavity wall insulation.
I would also urge the Government to begin the consultation period for ECO 3 much earlier. If the scheme is aimed at tackling fuel poverty then thought needs to be given to all of the measures that could help make a difference; extending the gas grid would be an effective way of helping lift people out of fuel poverty and should be considered.”
To read the full submission please visit http://www.eua.org.uk/uploads/57B322371D2F1.pdf
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