Emphasis must be on Energy Efficiency Improvement

The government needs to educate people in the ways in which they can improve their home's energy efficiency, such as installing loft insulation.

This is according to Andrew Leech, director of the National Home Improvement Council.

He said that the government will fail to meet its carbon emission reduction targets if it does not manage to encourage more people to make energy efficient changes in their properties.

"The government has got to do a lot more in educating the homeowner to improve their property in order to meet the standard that the Green Deal requires, but it is going to cost money," Mr Leech added.

His comments follow the Department of Energy and Climate Change's announcement of the Green Deal Code, which aims to prevent consumers from getting ripped off by insulation installers and those doing other energy efficiency work.

Mr Leech said that there are some energy efficiency-improving projects that homeowners can do themselves in order to save money.

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'Avoid the winter rush' with Loft Insulation

People can avoid the "winter rush" for loft insulation if they install the energy-efficient measure in their homes now, one expert has pointed out.

That is the opinion of Bev Coombe, membership and communications manager for the National Insulation Association, who noted that recent government statistics reveal that at least 40 per cent of lofts and cavity walls are currently without insulation.

"We urge consumers to act now, rather than wait for the winter rush to ensure they take immediate advantage of reduced fuel bills," she explained.

Another major benefit for householders is that it improves their Energy Performance Certificate rating, the expert noted.

This is particularly important if people are thinking of selling or renting their property, as buyers and tenants are currently looking for the most energy-efficient homes possible, Ms Coombe noted.

Recently, Hayley Jones, web marketing director for UK Energy Saving, said that cavity wall insulation could be particularly beneficial to people who live in rural homes as it can slash energy bills considerably.

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