Tag: insulation
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Botched insulation scheme blamed on failings at every level, says official
Overview: A damning verdict on a flagship scheme A UK government official has described the failed approach to a major net zero insulation program as the result of “serious failings at every level.” The admissions come after a National Audit Office (NAO) report revealed widespread damp problems in thousands of homes, raising questions about the…
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Failings at every level: the botched UK insulation scheme and its damp toll
What happened to the UK insulation scheme? The UK’s ambitious net zero target has long included improving home energy efficiency through a nationwide insulation program. However, reports of a botched rollout have cast a shadow over the initiative. An audit and subsequent parliamentary scrutiny revealed widespread problems: materials that didn’t perform as promised, inconsistent project…
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UK insulation schemes hit by widespread faulty installations, NAO finds
Introduction: a sweeping failure in insulation schemes A National Audit Office investigation has found that almost all external insulation installed under the UK government’s energy efficiency drive was poorly fitted, leaving thousands of homes at risk of damp, mould, and structural issues. The findings cover schemes designed to reduce fuel poverty and cut carbon emissions,…