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From tackling climate change to lowering bills, boomers are uniquely positioned to lead the charge on retrofitting Britain’s ageing housing stock – but government support is essential to unlock their full potential
The National Retrofit Hub estimates that, to meet our climate targets, 14.3 million homes in the UK need to be retrofitted by 2035 to bring them up to EPC C. Energy costs are creeping up again, and the effects of climate change are now evident even on our small island.
With housing contributing around 20% of the country’s emissions, retrofitting the existing housing stock presents a significant opportunity to reduce the UK’s emissions. Improving our current stock will also positively impact health and wellbeing, reduce bills, decrease our reliance on gas, and safeguard our existing stock for future generations.
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