Calling for major investment to Upgrade Britain’s Homes

Please sign the open letter to party leaders.

*In light of recent events we are pressing pause on this letter and assessing next steps. We will be in touch shortly.*

Despite some progress, Britain’s homes are still often poorly insulated, expensive to heat with gas and oil, and vulnerable to flooding, water shortage and extreme heat.

It doesn’t have to be this way. Given the chance, we know that people want comfortable, affordable-to-run homes, and to do their bit for the planet in the face of the climate emergency.  

So, as the general election approaches, we’re coming together as leading businesses, social housing providers, charities and consumer groups, to call on all party leaders to commit to turning this situation around. We want it to be affordable for everyone to live in an energy efficient home, powered by clean energy and resilient to more extreme weather. 

Please sign the letter calling on all party leaders to commit to invest at least £64 billion over 10 years and new game-changing policies to drive private investment.  

You can read the letter and sign the letter using the form below. You can also review the analysis behind our conclusions here.  

Read the letter here

Please note: By adding your name to this letter, you are indicating support for the letter on behalf of your whole organisation. The deadline for signatories is the 20th February.

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