The RIBA has today responded to further details announced by government on the Green Homes Grant scheme.
RIBA President, Alan Jones, said:
“It is great to see more details on the Green Homes Grant scheme to support households to become more energy efficient and reduce energy bills.
We have long called for use of a TrustMark to ensure homeowners are using accredited tradespeople and simple energy advice service for homeowners so I’m pleased to see these proposals taken forward. But it’s very disappointing that there is no requirement to compare energy pre and post retrofit to help ensure value for money and energy savings.
It is clear the government needs to urgently set out a ‘National Retrofit strategy’, with adequate funding to retrofit the homes which require upgrading and help meet our net zero targets.”
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