Which? responds to government energy efficiency announcement

Rocio Concha, Which? Director of Policy and Advocacy, said:

"The government's new energy efficiency proposals are an important step in the right direction.

"The rebranded ECO+ scheme will extend government support so that homeowners in council tax bands A-D are able to access grants to improve the insulation of their homes. This will help to reduce energy bills in the long-term - making homes warmer and more comfortable and cutting carbon emissions.

"Alongside these changes, the government needs to ensure households that are not able to access funding from the ECO scheme or other government programmes do not face unreasonable barriers to insulating their homes. This means working with key businesses to make sure consumers can access good quality information and advice on making their homes more energy efficient, making it easier to find a qualified and reliable installer, and helping to make insulation measures affordable for everyone."

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