We are pleased to announce that the National Heart Forum has joined the Energy Bill Revolution alliance, calling for warm homes and lower bills.
The Energy Bill Revolution is calling on the Government to use the money it gets from carbon taxes to make our homes super-energy efficient. This is the only permanent way to drive down energy bills and end fuel poverty.
From next year the Government will be collecting over £2 billion in carbon tax every year, rising to £4 billion by 2020 and £7 billion by 2027. Recycled back into energy efficiency programmes, this would be enough to super-insulate more than 600,000 homes a year, bringing 9 out of 10 homes out of fuel poverty. It could also quadruple carbon emission savings from households compared to the government’s new energy efficiency policies and create up to 200,000 more jobs – exactly what we need to support the UK’s economic recovery.
Action for Children said:
‘Children and Families across the Country have been hit hard financially and we therefore are very pleased to support the Energy Bill Revolution campaign. We are happy to support this campaign as we believe it is crucial to raise awareness about the difficult choices many families have to make e.g. heat the house or provide a meal for the family. More efficient heating and lower bills next winter will contribute to a warmer and more comfortable home environment for all children.’
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