Homes may become greener thanks to initiative

• 02 March 2010

  Construction workers in the sustainable procurement industry may be interested in a new government strategy that aims to make homes more environmentally friendly.
  
  The department of energy and climate change announced 'pay as you save' plans that would enable Brits to see financial rewards as soon as they make green improvements.
  
  Approximately one-quarter of the country's emissions are from energy used in homes, it was claimed.
  
  By 2020 it is hoped these emissions will be cut by 29 per cent and the new incentive aims to help this.
  
  Energy and climate secretary Ed Miliband said: "Making homes more energy efficient will help protect people from upward pressure on bills, tackle climate change and make us less reliant on imported energy."
  
  Warm Homes, Green Homes is the strategy that aims to cut upfront costs and make it easier to live in a more sustainable manner.
  
  Another government initiative that aimed to make homes more efficient was the boiler scrappage scheme.
  
  Under the scheme, homeowners could apply for a voucher towards the cost of replacing an old and inefficient boiler with a new greener version.
  
  For further information on any of our Environmental services or to find out how we can assist you please call us on 08456 122 144.
  
  Posted by Liam Lawrence

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