Following the publication of a government report into the nation's heating needs, an environmental group has called for more help towards people's energy-saving efforts.

Business secretary John Hutton unveiled the Heat Call for Evidence document, which indicated that almost half of the UK's total energy demands are for heating.

In response, representatives for the Renewable Energy Centre urged leaders to instigate the implementation of loft and cavity wall insulation in all houses.

According to the eco-experts, this insulation has the potential to save homeowners over £100 per year in heating bills, as well as reducing their energy needs.

Richard Simmons, managing director of the Renewable Energy Centre, called for the government to introduce legislation or tax incentives for the installation of insulation.

"It is clear that changing people's hearts and minds is not going to work, as the issue of loft insulation has been going on for over 20 years despite changes in building regulations," he remarked.

He added that "there is no reason" why every UK home should not have adequate loft or cavity wall insulation within two or three years.

Figures from the Energy Saving Trust suggest that up to 11 million UK homeowners do not have adequate insulation.


Joanne McCabe

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