National Retrofit Strategy V2 Published

THE SECOND VERSION of the National Retrofit Strategy has been published by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC).

The National Retrofit Strategy is a 20-year blueprint for the construction industry and Government to retrofit the UK’s 28 million homes with energy efficiency and climate adaption measures.

Following open consultation by CLC with the construction industry, the strategy now has more than 50 supporter organisations.

National Retrofit

The CLC says, “If the UK is to meet its world-leading carbon reduction targets, create jobs and level-up, then the energy and water inefficiency of the UK’s existing 28 million homes must be addressed.

“This strategy supports the Government’s mission to build back better and greener from the pandemic, and will help deliver on the ambitions committed to in the Energy White Paper and 10 Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution.

“This strategy promises to provide consistency for businesses and households who want to invest in retrofit.”

Retrofit Rewards

Modelling in the strategy shows that if the Government invested just over £5 billion by the end of this Parliament, then this would unlock 100,000 jobs, generate Government revenues of more than £12 billion, and provide additional GDP of up to £21 billion.

The National Retrofit Strategy forms part of the CLC’s CO2nstruct Zero campaign.

To pledge your support for the National Retrofit Strategy, email PublicAffairs@fmb.org.uk. Supporters can also make use of dedicated resources to promote, amplify and share the strategy, including Social media posts, a  template presentation, and finally a blog for supporters’ websites.

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