NAPIT has welcomed measures announced in the Budget on housing and clean energy but called for greater clarity around what technology will need to be installed in those new homes.
Managing Director, Frank Bertie, said “We have over 20,000 members working across the electrical, heating, plumbing, ventilation, microgeneration and building fabric trades across the UK domestic, commercial and industrial markets.
“Any moves to encourage house building and the take up of low carbon technologies is good for our members, offers economic benefits and will help with the transition to net zero. We are also pleased to see the government’s commitment to improving building safety and accelerating the remediation of unsafe housing in response to the Grenfell Tower fire.
“The Warm Homes Plan will transform homes across the country making them cleaner and cheaper to run, from installing new insulation to rolling out solar and heat pumps. These are important first steps which will hopefully create opportunities for our skilled members.
“However, more clarity is needed around some of the initiatives, particularly on if and when the Government will introduce the Future Homes Standards which will mandate what low carbon technologies are installed in those new homes.
“If the Government is serious about meeting its target to build 1.5 million new homes this Parliament it seems to make total sense to install solar panels, heat pumps and EV chargers when they are built instead of retrofitting them at a later date adding additional costs and inconvenience to householders.”
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