To meet current Government targets, energy consumption needs to be reduced by 15% by 2030; according to analysts, this will mean five million households requiring insulation.
If things continue as they are, the Government will miss its target by over 83%. Will Bown, Managing Director at SuperFOIL, comments below on what he believes the Government needs to do to expedite its mission.
“Although it’s good to see some action is finally being taken, Britain is still miles behind other European countries,” said Will. “I have personally experienced other government support schemes aiming to increase their nations’ insulation, and ours is severely lacking in comparison. The current scheme should be taken as a starting point rather than an end goal, with action plans and strategies being ramped up year on year.
“Developing a meaningful programme will be a serious undertaking for our government, as it’s not as simple as sharing statistics and offering monetary assistance. A support structure needs to be put in place first, including training programmes for installers, energy assessors and other trade professionals, so that we can keep up with the increased demand that we are aiming to inspire, and ensure end targets can realistically be delivered.”
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With thermal efficiency ever higher on everyone’s list of priorities, particularly with the ongoing cost of living crisis, the sustainability message is being embraced by Government, trade and consumers alike.
Will continues: “As a nation with a government so keen on delivering the message of sustainability, it is vital that we take action and don’t stop at the first hurdle. Insulating our homes is one of – if not the – most important energy saving measures we can invest in as a country. Not only will this be hugely beneficial to the environment with our dependency on fossil fuels reduced, lowering our carbon emissions in turn, but it will improve everyone’s quality of life, with more comfortable homes and cheaper bills.”
The transition towards a more sustainable economy is being embraced by all sectors, with a particular emphasis on energy efficiency, particularly when it comes to insulation. SuperFOIL multifoils exemplify a commitment to sustainability, as they incorporate up to 40% of recycled materials and can be fully reused after a lifespan of over 50 years. The innovative design of our multifoils, encompassing a 3-in-1 configuration, incorporates a vapour control layer, a radiant barrier, and exceptional insulation capabilities.
Photo: Will Bown, Managing Director at SuperFOIL
Will comments on what is needed for this to translate into a practical initiative: “To go a step further, not only do we need to address the current housing crisis with more homes being built, but these new homes should be new high spec, high thermal performance homes which are sustainable in the long term, not built to old Building Regulations standards. If we want a viable future for the generations after us, it is critical that we achieve net zero before 2050, and building a viable strategy towards better insulation is an urgent, necessary step towards this essential goal.
“We know that consumers and trade experts are keen to try new methods, as not only are keen DIY-ers trying their hand at improving the efficiency of their homes, but housebuilders are realising that multifoil insulation is a smart choice when it comes to achieving those all-important U-values.”
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