Energy Prices

[BoroMart]

Also, like the article mentions, need newer/ larger radiators, or preferably underfloor heating, both of those could cost a fair whack to retrofit to older houses. UFH could be used on new builds, if these systems are being installed, and saves having unsightly radiators.

yes exactly that. The quality of new builds has to be regulated better, retro fitting is always more expensive, building cheap poorly insulated houses with gas heating has to change

 

[h_m_boro]

yes exactly that. The quality of new builds has to be regulated better, retro fitting is always more expensive, building cheap poorly insulated houses with gas heating has to change

New build houses can't be poorly insulated, they all have to meet minimum (Building Regs) standards. However most developers are happy for minimum standards and not interested in future proofing or making houses super insulated - easier with the build rather than retrofitting. Heat Pumps / PVs / heat recovery units are starting to be used a lot more but definitely think more needs to be done to encourage all energy efficient solutions. Government needs to get their finger out and get serious, but as there is little profit on the return, so it looks like they are not ars*d. Typical lip service.

 

[BoroMart]

New build houses can't be poorly insulated, they all have to meet minimum (Building Regs) standards.

I mean new builds over the last 25 years or so. The quality of insulation in some was very poor, standards have improved for sure, but I'm sure that much more could be done to raise that minimum standard.