Energy Saving News
UK Energy Saving Trust proposals could spur green business opportunities
Buildings that are energy inefficient should not be allowed on the market, according to the UK Energy Saving Trust, which is calling for legislation to make this possible.
The organisation is campaigning for Energy Performance Certificates that rate homes' energy efficiency from A- G to be backed with laws barring those that fare poorly from being sold.
A spokeswoman from the organisation said: "The Energy Saving Trust is advising the government that it should not be possible to sell or rent a home that is F or G rated from 2015."
"Our proposals are that regulation should come into force only in seven years time. And we believe grants, financing packages and advice should make it possible for everyone who wants to act to do so in the next few years."
Enacting this proposal could create energy-saving business opportunities across the UK as those wishing to sell will be forced to adopt green measures to meet the targets.
Wednesday 19th August 2009
