What is the Green Deal
The new Coalition Government has inherited a country with some of the oldest, most inefficient housing Stock within Europe. Over three quarters of Britain’s homes were built pre 1975 with another 20% being constructed before the first World War. A worrying example of the current situation Britain finds itself in is that we now use ...
Read moreStamp duty may rise if properties not energy efficient
The new coalition Government is considering raising stamp duty on home-buyers if their properties are not energy efficient. This is one of many plans from the Government to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 34 percent of their 1990 levels within the next 10 years. The latest stamp duty idea could see home-buyers ...
Read moreDECC launch consultation on micro-generation
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has launched a consultation on microgeneration in a bid to develop the sector into a mass market industry. The consultation on Microgeneration Strategy will look at how to improve technologies and how to develop skills in this emerging sector to meet demand. ...
Read moreJune 2010 Budget – announcements related to energy and climate change
Over the last year Anglian Home Improvements has championed the need for assistance from Local and National Government by supporting the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Petition for a National Window Scrappage Scheme. This would have given homeowners some additional financial assistance in improving their homes efficiency through replacing current old windows ...
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