The process of retrofitting should be more desirable
The process of retrofitting should be made easier of more homes are going to take part in the process, according to the Green Alliance.
Often retrofitting involves the installation of energy efficiency measures in existing buildings to bring them up to the environmental standards of the new buildings. According to the Green Alliance, this is important as 75 per cent of the houses which are lived in today will still be occupied in 2050.
Deputy director of Green Alliance, Thomas Lingard, said that as more established brands start to offer retrofitting as part of their services more people will warm up to the idea. However, the government needs to make sure that they are doing enough to encourage the practice.
He stated: “What we really need is a hard commitment from the government to bring in policies which will make these kinds of retrofits more attractive…so that it is the rule and not the exception that these kinds of things are happening.”
Making energy efficiency improvements to your property can lower your gas and electricity bills. According to the Department of Energy and Climate Change up to £1 in every £3 spent on energy is being wasted if your home isn’t properly insulated.