Greenpeace reaction to public sector decarbonisation funding

In reaction to the announcement of £635mn of government funding being made available to carry out green upgrades to public sector buildings, Greenpeace UK’s policy director, Doug Parr, said:

“As energy prices continue to spiral, it’s great that more public buildings will be insulated and kitted out with heat pumps. This will save cash-strapped councils and hospitals significant sums of money, while also cutting climate-wrecking emissions.

“It’s just a shame that the government hasn’t had the foresight to offer the same green upgrades to the homes of the millions of people that will be forced into poverty this winter, when they can no longer afford to pay their bills.

“In fact, this announcement comes just days after the government chose not to progress £1bn per year in funding to help some of the country’s poorest households curb their energy use. Any money for insulation and low carbon heating is welcome but much more is required, and directed to the people that need it most.”