Poor insulation will cost families 340 each under new price cap [Video]

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Post date April 1, 2024

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Poorly insulated homes will increase residents’ energy bills by about 50 per cent compared to properties that have met government targets, according to new research.

Analysis from the Energy and Climate Change Intelligence Unit (ECIU) found the average annual gas bill will be around £340 higher per year for homes with an energy performance certificate (EPC) score of F.

The findings were released on Monday as a new price cap comes into force, and involved assessments of some of the leakiest homes in the country, meaning the heat produced by gas boilers quickly escapes the building.

The extra cost is when compared to homes with EPC ratings of C, which are considered reasonably well-insulated. Even D-rated homes will face annual bills around 15 per cent higher, the research found.

ECIU energy analyst Jess Ralston said: “For millions living in cold, leaky …

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