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News Release from: Energy Saving Trust (EST) | Subject: Energy Efficiency Week 2004
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 28 October 2004
Energy Efficiency Week 2004
At the launch of the Energy Saving Trust's (EST) annual Energy Efficiency Week 2004 builders are being urged to take a front line role in the UK's fight against climate change.
At the launch of the Energy Saving Trust's (EST) annual Energy Efficiency Week 2004 builders are being urged to take a front line role in the UK's fight against climate change The week kicks off on 25 October with the launch of a report by EST and the UK Climate Impacts Programme (UKCIP), Forecasting the Future, which highlights the clear link between domestic energy use and the dramatic effects of climate change
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 18 Jul 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Philip Sellwood, Chief Executive of EST said: "Energy efficiency is essential to reducing the impact of climate change and we are encouraging builders and developers to take a lead.
Energy used in buildings is responsible for about half of the UK's carbon dioxide emissions; the average house emits more carbon dioxide than the average car.
It is clear why industry has such an important part to play in making our homes more energy efficient." "By recommending and installing energy efficiency measures like cavity wall insulation, draught stripping and glazing with a high BRFC Energy Rating label, builders and developers can help people save money on their energy bills as well as making a difference to the environment." A recent survey* indicated that 87 per cent of people are now willing to spend more money on houses which are environmentally friendly, and those builders following EST Best Practice standards should gain an advantage over competitors by meeting this increased demand for developments that offer low energy running costs.
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