Grant system to be clarified to homeowners

Communities and Local Government (CLG) has announced the introduction of a new scheme designed to encourage homeowners to make environmentally-friendly home improvements.

In an announcement timed to coincide with today's launch of Home information packs (Hips) and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), the CLG has said the six big energy companies will make information about green grants widely available to new homeowners.

Investment in green grants will rise from £1 billion over the past three years to £2.5 billion from April 2008 to 2011, the CLG added.

"By showing people, for the first time, how their homes rate in terms of energy consumption, and giving them user-friendly advice about the most cost-effective ways of improving their performance, we can all be equipped to do something meaningful to tackle climate change," commented Green Building Council chief executive Paul King.

Hips were originally due to be introduced on June 1st, but were subsequently delayed until August due to a lack of qualified energy assessors being available.


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