Insulation rates fall to lowest level since 2013 as industry awaits energy policy reset

Jessica Shankleman
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Official figures show energy-saving measures installed through Green Deal and ECO fall to lowest level since April 2013

The number of insulation and energy-saving measures installed in households across the UK fell to a two and a half year low in August, according to new figures that have prompted fresh calls from businesses...

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