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NORTH WEST NEEDS WARMER HOMES
April 11, 2005 7:31 PM
By Simon Davey
By Simon Davey
Better insulation in local homes could cut bills and help save the planet
says County Council Candidate Simon Davey.
Simon Davey wants the Government to make energy-saving its top priority in
the battle against global warming. He says a campaign is needed to ensure
that homes in Britain match the best insulation standards in Europe.
Figures released earlier this month revealed that, despite a commitment to
achieve a 20% reduction of carbon dioxide emissions by 2010, emission levels
in the UK are actually growing.
Private households recorded the largest increase. More electricity has been
generated using imported coal, replacing that formerly mined in Britain.
Simon Davey claims better insulation of walls and roofs could cut
in half the amount of energy used in buildings, which account for 25% of all
carbon dioxide emissions.
He said: "Although many homes now have cavity wall and loft insulation it
is usually not enough. A staggering amount of heat simply goes through the
roof because the thickness of the insulation is inadequate.
"There's a lot still to be done. Taking simple steps to prevent excessive
energy waste, including using low-energy light bulbs and modern boilers, can
cut carbon dioxide emissions and heating bills while creating jobs at the
same time. It's a win-win solution.
From January next year an EU law will set minimum requirements for energy
use in large new buildings.
But the rules will not apply to domestic properties and Mr Davey says that
including these in the scheme could double the reduction in emissions.
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