With the UK’s energy price cap set to rise in October for a second time this year, discussions about urgent improvements to home energy efficiency are lively. An analysis published earlier this month revealed that the UK’s least energy-efficient homes could face bills almost £1,000 higher than those meeting the Government’s minimum targeted standard.
Some positive news in this space comes from Hubbub, which has partnered with OVO to roll out a street-wide energy efficiency programme in Glasgow, comprising retrofitting and behaviour change. Changes will be supported by grants where possible. Residents have until 11 September to apply for their street to lead the campaign. It is hoped that the approach can be replicated elsewhere to increase the number of people able to save costs and reduce their energy-related emissions.
Hubbub’s co-founder Gavin Ellis said: “We’re really keen to discover what is possible when a community comes together to tackle energy use in the home. This might include economies of scale by multiple houses on the same street carrying out the same work or be as simple as sharing ideas and information.”
