Long-term plan needed for greener homes, says FMB

The launch of the Green Homes Grant Scheme, today, is a first step to creating more energy-efficient, greener homes but a long-term strategy is needed if we are to retrofit our 28 million homes, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said:

“Today’s launch of the Green Homes Grant Scheme represents the first step in the ‘build back greener’ agenda but the Government needs to commit to a long term retrofit strategy if it is serious about achieving its zero carbon target by 2050. 85% of our existing homes will still be standing in 2050 which is why it is very important that we makes our homes more energy efficient.”

Berry concluded:

“The FMB is working with organisations across the construction sector to develop an energy and water efficiency retrofit strategy for the nation’s homes. The coalition – formed under the umbrella of the Construction Leadership Council – stands ready to provide an oven-ready blueprint for Government to take forward.”

Kindly shared by Federation of Master Builders (FMB)

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