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Good points here on the Green Homes Grant as a policy.
Particularly the notion that the govt needs to be more patient here. Retrofitting homes to reduce emissions is a complex, multi-decade endeavour that won't be fixed by a single policy in a single (crisis-struck) year. https://twitter.com/timbolord/status/1361971036200312833
Particularly the notion that the govt needs to be more patient here. Retrofitting homes to reduce emissions is a complex, multi-decade endeavour that won't be fixed by a single policy in a single (crisis-struck) year. https://twitter.com/timbolord/status/1361971036200312833
But I think this piece understates a key issue - that the GHG was structured in a way that actively disincentivises many potential consumers.
Specifically the requirement to install a 'primary' measure in order to be able access funds for a 'secondary' measures.
Specifically the requirement to install a 'primary' measure in order to be able access funds for a 'secondary' measures.
As someone who owns a flat, I can only contemplate two of the thirteen primary measures (solid wall insulation and underfloor insulation). Both of which would require us to rip up or rip out large parts of our home - not exactly an appealing prospect when we're under lockdown
In contrast, I would love to get some help with draught-proofing, secondary glazing, doors and boiler improvements. But these are 'secondary' measures locked behind the requirement to install a 'primary' measure
Perhaps there's some hidden logic to this setup. And I'd welcome the opportunity to have my view changed on this.
But from the outside it just feels like it limits consumer choice and access.
But from the outside it just feels like it limits consumer choice and access.
Getting to net zero will require a range of costly, sometimes painful interventions - especially in homes. But limiting the easier wins doesn't seem like a good first step. We will need to make every form of home upgrade more accessible if we are going to get emissions down
I also recommend what @colmbritchfield wrote earlier about how the government should fix the Green Homes Grant https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/blog/government-should-fix-flailing-green-homes-grant
