Buildings in the UK are among the least efficient in the world and account for 38 per cent of the UK’s total greenhouse gas emissions. 

 

Millions of homes do not have full double- glazing. More than half do not have enough insulation or an efficient condensing boiler. Most do not even have proper heating controls.  

However, from 28 January 2013, households will be able to make home improvements like these and pay for some 

or all of the cost through the Green Deal, the government’s flagship energy saving plan, which is being introduced to try and combat these issues. 

 

The aim of the scheme is to implement an affordable process for the improvement and renovation of 

millions of the nation’s energy inefficient homes and businesses, making them warmer and cheaper 

to run.