Energy is expensive with many single elderly people (est 80%) struggling with fuel poverty. The window for fighting climate change is small. The 2 are linked. There is an urgent need for Councils and Social landlords to improve their energy efficiency whether it is insulation, boilers or new design. Government needs to help homeowners who cannot afford these works. It will help employment, it will aid the environment, it will reduce poverty. yet inertia reigns, there is no urgency.
Energy companies charge a higher rate for the first fuel you use yet it is the most essential. Why? Surely this should be the lowest rate? Low users are penalised eg your single elderly resident. It actually suggests use more and pay less.
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