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The chances of energy efficient double glazing being included in the government’s proposed Green Deal initiative have increased dramatically after the Department of Climate Change (DECC) acknowledged that windows will be part of the scheme.
In an announcement on the DECC’s website, it said the Green Deal ‘will involve an extensive range of energy efficiency measures including replacing leaky windows’.
Although double glazing is not specifically mentioned, it is thought highly unlikely that the government would offer non-energy efficient windows as part of programme aimed at cutting emissions and household bills.
Under the Green Deal, tenants and homeowners across the country will be granted access to interest-free loans with which to buy energy saving home improvements, such as loft and cavity wall insulation. The cost would then be paid back from savings in energy bills.
“This is good news for the industry, but we still have a lot of work ahead to present the facts on energy efficient glass and glazing,” said Nigel Rees, chairman of the Glass and Glazing Federation.
“In homes with non energy efficient windows, up to 25% of heat loss can occur therefore glass and glazing has to be a key part of the Green Deal criteria when it comes to reducing the consumer’s carbon footprint and fuel costs,” he added.
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