Government pushed on energy-efficient homes Published: 05/08/2008

The government must do more to improve energy efficiency in UK homes, according to the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).

Officials at the organisation have launched a long-term strategy they hope the government will follow.

Their new report says that a lot of the existing property stock has a poor energy efficiency rating and more needs to be done from the top to improve the situation.

According to the experts, not only will this help the planet, but property owners will be better able to cope with their finances as the cost of utility bills has been soaring recently.

Last week British Gas upped prices by 35 per cent and more crippling rises are set to be announced before the year is through.

Commenting, Sarah Webb of the Chartered Institute of Housing said: "Making our homes more energy efficient and lessening their impact on the environment is not only crucial to help the UK meet its target for reducing carbon emissions by a minimum of 60 per cent by the year 2050, but also to protect some of the most vulnerable households in the country, who are already struggling to pay their energy bills."

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