How the gas crisis and policy uncertainty is hampering investment in greener homes

Cecilia Keating
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Older homes typically have a lower median energy efficiency | Credit: iStock
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Older homes typically have a lower median energy efficiency | Credit: iStock

As Ministers tee up yet more delays to energy efficiency regulation for the private rental sector, polling suggests household costs are eroding appetite for green retrofits

As the government continues to hesitate on regulation designed to boost the energy efficiency of rented homes, a report published this week has warned appetite for investment in 'green' retrofits is falling...

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