The Glass & Glazing Federation has issued an urgent plea for glazing businesses to stand up for inclusion in the government’s Energy Company Obligation (ECO+) before the deadline in two days’ time.

The scheme, aimed at helping low-income and fuel-poor households become more energy-efficient, is in the final days of consultation but the call for contributions from the industry closes on December 22, group MD John Agnew (pictured) explained, “So rather than simply discussing the issue, companies need to act now to have their say and affect change.”

His comments follow widespread disappointment that glazing has not been included in the measures covered by the scheme.

He continued: “The aim of the ECO+ scheme is to cut energy bills and reduce fuel poverty in the face of significant energy price rises. Glazing should be included as a means of achieving this, so we need to collectively challenge the omission of windows and doors from the scheme.”

Head of advocacy Chris Beedel added: “Whilst we welcome schemes to assist those on low incomes and those in the least energy inefficient homes, the scheme needs to include glazing as an eligible measure. Replacing windows and doors with those that meet the latest Building Regulations can save homeowners approximately £470 per year on their heating bills at the current capped rates.”

John concluded: “The ECO+ scheme will run from 2023 to 2026 at a value of £1 billion over the three years, so offers a fantastic opportunity to any industry included in the list of eligible measures. However, as well as giving the glazing industry a much-needed boost, by including windows and doors in the scheme, homeowners will have the opportunity to achieve a completely energy efficient building envelope. It’s up to our sector to ensure this change happens, but we must act now before it’s too late.”

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