'More could be done' on carbon emissions measurement in homes

News Article - 14 November 2008
Category: Environment

More could be done to reduce the carbon emissions measurement of homes in the UK, according to the chairman of the Construction Products Association (CPA).

Adrian Barden, writing in Construction News, explained that the government's Carbon Emissions Reduction Target (CERT) policy is "far too restricted in scope".

The CPA has written to the chancellor and discussed with housing minister Margaret Beckett on ways of making the country's houses have a lower carbon emissions measurement.

These included replacing old heating systems which are no longer efficient and replacing windows with double glazing.

Mr Barden said: "The Government has been decisive in its steps to save the banks.

"The time has now come for an equally decisive decision on how we improve our existing housing stock."

He also urged the government to provide funds through the newly-formed Homes and Communities Agency to start off housing projects which will "help maintain a modicum of house building in this country".

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