A nationwide retrofit plan to make UK homes greener is needed to secure the country’s long term energy future, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), commenting on the Prime Minister’s tackling of soaring bills.
Brian Berry, chief executive of the FMB, said: “While direct government intervention to help struggling homeowners and businesses with energy bills is needed as we head into winter, it is ultimately a sticking plaster. Long-term, we must improve the energy efficiency of the UK’s leaky homes to reduce their energy use.
“A nationwide retrofit plan to make our existing 29 million homes greener and more energy efficient would help deliver the UK’s energy security; create a pipeline of work for local builders; help develop vocational training routes; and crucially slash energy bills.”
