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Double glazing grant called for

The petition wants the government to encourage people to get energy efficient windows.The government has been petitioned by The Glass & Glazing Federation to give householders £1,000 to get rid of their old windows and get new double glazing.The Glass & Glazing Federation (GGF) has petitioned the government to introduce a scrappage scheme, whereby householders are encouraged to get rid of their old and poorly-insulated windows in return for a £1,000 grant towards new, professionally installed, double glazed and energy efficient ones.

According to the GGF, consumers would not only save money and enjoy a facelift to their properties, but would have lower fuel bills and more energy efficient homes.

Nigel Rees, chief executive of the GGF, said: "Energy efficient windows (EEWs) have a huge role to play in improving the thermal performance of the existing housing stock."

Mr Rees explained that EEWs can reduce emissions by ten per cent from dwellings nationally and reduce national domestic energy expenditure by ten per cent.

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is the primary trade association for companies that make, supply or fit flat glass and related products, representing more than 60 per cent of the industry’s turnover.

Its petition can be viewed and signed on the official website of the Prime Minister’s Office at www.number10.gov.uk.

Written by Glenn Derbyshire.ADNFCR-2394-ID-19381791-ADNFCR

Article Added: 28/09/2009 16:06:44
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