The British Government has just announced that it will be offering eco home makeovers for free to over 25% of its residents (roughly 7 million homes and flats) as one way to reduce carbon emissions and help with fuel costs.
Insulation will be updated and homeowners will be encouraged to look into solar panels and/or wood burning stoves, reports the Guardian. Roughly 1/3 of the country's emissions could be cut after all improvements are completed, which is by 2020. The home sector accounts for a third of the UK’s emissions.
Not only will energy use be cut but jobs will be created. However, the programme will cost around $2-12 billion every year.
This announcement follows recommendations by Oxford University's Environmental Change Institute in 2007 which felt the government (or someone) will have to step in with a little aid to make homes more efficient.
The residential sector is generally the third largest carbon emitter (by way of energy usage) after industries and transport sector. In India, the ECBC code is in place, but mandatory for commercial buildings with loads of above 500 KW only.
There is need for awareness about energy efficient buildings in the household sector, especially on energy rated appliances. Is it a good idea for local governments to offer grants and effect a makeover?
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