Londoners could cut emissions by 25% through insulationing their homes and fitting double glazing

According to an article on the Energy Saving Trust’s website in December 2008, a report entitled “Lagging Behind” commissioned by the London Assembly Environment Committee, states that Londoners could cut energy emissions by a quarter, simply by fitting insulation and double glazing to homes that do not have it.

Assembly member Darren Johnson, Chair of the Environment Committee, said: “Our report estimates that between 40,000 and 55,000 insulation’s were carried out in London in 2007. While this sounds like a significant number, London has a lot of catching up to do if it is to match the rest of the country.”

He noted that insulation was not as attractive for “glossy magazines” as new bathrooms or kitchens but that it did save money and cut carbon emissions. The Energy Saving Trust’s own statistics prove that homeowners can reduce energy bills by 50% by fitting double glazing. So, if 25% of Londoners are not to continue lagging behind and paying higher energy bills they will need to insulate their homes and install replacement double glazing.