Insulation Industry Must Be Ready To Meet Green Homes Grant Demand

Green Homes Grant

Chris Kendall Field Engineer at Baumit said appropriately-skilled insulation installers will be among those to benefit from the government’s energy-saving home improvement scheme.

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Chris was reacting to today’s announcement that hundreds of thousands of homeowners will receive significant subsidies to upgrade their properties to improve fuel efficiency. 

Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlined the details of the Green Homes Grant during his summer statement in the House of Commons. The 2bn scheme, which launches in September, will provide vouchers of up to £5,000 for household projects in England such as insulation. The government said the grants could help to support more than 100,000 jobs.

The home improvement scheme is part of a wider £3bn plan to reduce the country’s carbon emissions.

Chris said he welcomed the government initiative, adding that its success was dependent on having enough skilled operatives to ensure its effective delivery. “The Green Homes Grant represents a long-awaited step in the right direction on the government’s part. It’s been long known that an unacceptable percentage of England’s housing stock is failing to reach required energy standards. The Green Homes scheme shows the government is taking the issue seriously and recognises the need to create homes which enhance occupiers’ comfort and wellbeing. It’s now incumbent upon the construction industry to employ tradespeople of sufficient ability to insulate these properties to the required standard.

Under the Green Homes Grant, it’s reported the country’s poorest households could receive up to £10,000 towards energy improvements. By taking advantage of the funding scheme, the government said homeowners will save an estimated £600 annually on energy bills.