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£70 billion plan to decarbonise UK buildings proposed

£70 billion plan to decarbonise UK buildings proposed

Net-zero transition

The UK government has announced a £70 billion plan to decarbonise the nation's buildings and help the country reach its net-zero emissions target by 2050. The plan includes a range of measures, such as grants for heat pumps and insulation, and a new national retrofit strategy.

Energy efficiency

The plan aims to improve the energy efficiency of UK buildings, which currently account for around 20% of the country's greenhouse gas emissions. The government will provide grants of up to £5,000 for the installation of heat pumps, which are a more efficient way of heating homes than traditional gas boilers.

The plan also includes a new national retrofit strategy, which will set out a long-term plan for improving the energy efficiency of existing buildings. The strategy will include measures such as stricter building regulations, and financial incentives for landlords to make their properties more energy efficient. Get more details here

Green jobs

The government says that the plan will create thousands of new green jobs in the UK. The plan is expected to create around 250,000 new jobs in the construction and energy sectors. These jobs will include roles such as heat pump installers, retrofit coordinators, and energy assessors. The government is also providing funding for training and apprenticeships in these areas to ensure that there is a skilled workforce to deliver the plan.