Government launches Insulate Today initiative

30/03/2010 14:24:14

 

A new government scheme is set to help British employees better insulate their homes at a reduced cost.

Insulate Today will see the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) work with leading businesses to boost draught prevention in 250,000 staff members' homes.

A trial run is being tested at Sainsbury's Energy and Act On CO2, under which personnel will be offered a number of incentives to upgrade their insulation.

These include free installation and giving away energy monitors to help homeowners keep their bills down.

It is hoped a successful pilot will lead to the scheme being rolled out in other organisations, with Aviva, HSBC and the Energy Saving Trust all involved in the venture.

Joan Ruddock, minister of state for energy and climate change, said: "The government's ambition is to see all lofts and cavity walls in the UK insulated by 2015."

Grants for energy-saving insulation and other sustainable home improvements were recently announced for 12 communities in Britain, with each due to receive £500,000.

Posted by Neil Burton

 

Related Stories:

 

New plans to recycle wasted heat 23/01/2012 15:41:10

Meter costs 'must be controlled' 16/01/2012 11:26:38

Domestic heating 'needs overhaul' 12/01/2012 10:26:29

Yorkshire firms' heating cash boost 09/01/2012 10:45:15

HCVA reveals 2012 re-brand plans 13/12/2011