13
Feb
Government plans widespread eco-friendly improvement
The government has unveiled plans for all homeowners in the UK to
be able to make eco-friendly improvements to their property by
2030.
As part of the aim to cut the country's emissions by 80 per cent by
2050, proposals are being made to bring homes closer to having zero
carbon outputs.
Energy and climate change secretary Ed Miliband noted that wasted
energy is costing the average family £300 per year, adding:
"We need to move from incremental steps forward on household energy
efficiency to a comprehensive national plan - the Great British
refurb."
Included in the proposals are finance packages to help deliver the
changes and measures to increase the availability of advice over
the issue.
Paragon EPCs has urged buy-to-let investors to take advantage of
tax allowances for making such improvements, noting that potential
tenants are more likely to choose a property with strong energy
performance as it could mean cheaper heating bills.
