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Government's plans for green homes can't wait four years
12 February 2009
Commenting on today's Government announcement on plans to radically slash emissions and cut fuel bills from UK homes, Friends of the Earth's Executive Director Andy Atkins said:
"At long last Ministers appear to have woken up to the need for huge emissions cuts from our houses - too much energy is being wasted cooking the planet, rather than heating our homes."
"An ambitious target to cut household emissions by a third by 2020 is certainly needed to help meet the challenge we face - but this won't be achieved if we wait four years for major work to begin."
"An urgent and comprehensive green homes programme must be a central part of Government plans to kick-start the economy."
"A huge programme to slash energy waste and install small scale renewable energy systems could create tens of thousands of new green jobs and exciting business opportunities."
"And it would also cut fuel bills, end fuel poverty and reduce our reliance on coal, gas and oil."
"The green revolution really can start at home - but it must start now."
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Published by Friends of the Earth Trust
Last modified: Feb 2009
