Alex FergusonNov 16, 2022
Jan Rosenow

Energy efficiency has never been more cost effective.

Upgrading our leaky housing stock must be a priority to fight high energy bills.

Great piece in @[email protected] today covering my research @[email protected]

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https://ig.ft.com/uk-energy-efficiency-gap/

How much money could you save by making your house more energy efficient?

Exclusive research shows upgrades to leaky properties in England and Wales would slash bills

Nov 16, 2022 at 7:28amWeb
Show threadJamie WilsonNov 16, 2022
@janrosenow
Is energy efficiency our friend vis a vis Jevons paradox, and the relationship of GDP and energy in the global economy.
Show threadTim SmallNov 16, 2022
@janrosenow The real missed opportunity here is implementing these measures during routine maintenance. The cost uplift to install solid wall insulation compared to just renewing existing rendering (AKA external plaster, or stucco) is about 75% LESS than installing solid wall insulation as a standalone project. A 50 year payback becomes a 12.5 year payback. Same story with roof and floor renovations. Carrots, sticks and education are all needed to get this to happen.