The UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC) has joined an alliance of more than 100 energy companies, charities and businesses, who have written to Prime Minister, David Cameron, warning him that Britain is heading for a fuel poverty crisis due to a failure of government policy.
Co-ordinated by Energy Bill Revolution, the letter argues that ministers are not taking enough action to tackle soaring gas and electricity bills that leave a growing number of people unable to heat their homes.
In an unprecedented alliance that includes Npower, Carillion, the Co-operative, Barnardo's and Age UK, the letter specifically urges the Prime Minister to use money raised from the 'carbon tax' to be levied from April to tackle the 'national disgrace' of cold homes. The letter argues that a scheme to fit houses with proper insulation would protect the vulnerable, help the environment and boost the economy.
The group warns that the Green Deal and the Energy Company Obligation initiatives 'are not enough' to stop the increase in fuel poverty or put an end to hardship.
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