In an event organised by the National Insulation Association (NIA) and
its member Hamilton (Building Contractors) Ltd, a team of officials from the
Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), visited Bradford’s Holme Wood
Estate in order to examine first-hand the challenges that face the occupants of
some of the poorest housing stock in the UK and the Solid Wall Insulation
solutions available to them.
“Fuel Poverty affects millions of households in the UK and the
situation can occur in all areas and demographics of the country.” Said the CEO
of the NIA, Neil Marshall. “However,
this can be particularly prevalent in poorly maintained housing and the types
of private rented and owner occupied properties found in inner cities. The
Holme Wood Estate in Bradford is an example of fuel poverty and poor insulation
at its most extreme. But, as can be seen with this on-site examination of the
problems, steps are being taken to meet the challenges and address the
situation.”
Neil Marshall added: “There are over 1million fuel poor households
living in solid wall properties in private sector housing that are currently
unlikely to receive any help through the Energy Company Obligation and Green
Deal Home Improvement Fund. These
households are not expected to be insulated under the ECO as they are not cost
effective enough for energy companies and fuel poor households are not likely
to be able to afford to make the financial contribution needed under the Green
Deal. This visit is all about working
together to find alternative solutions.”
The fact finding tour of the Holme Wood Estate with members of DECCs
Household Energy Efficiency and Fuel Poverty teams took place today. During the
three hour visit the team went to the heart of the estate to see housing both
before, during and after the installation of external wall insulation; whilst
also assessing the differences between today’s systems and those of 25 years
ago. The group also had the chance to talk with local community leaders and
residents to discuss the issues they face on a day to day basis and how the
installation of external wall insulation has made a huge difference to their
lives.
Daniel Mackie, Business Development Director from Hamilton (Building
Contractors) Ltd said: “Hamilton’s are delighted to be working with the NIA and
DECC to help to create policies that can be introduced to tackle the growing
problem of fuel poverty in solid walled homes in the private sector”. Daniel
also added “For 20 years, we have been delivering the benefits of External Wall
Insulation to homes such as these in Holme Wood, with the Socially owned
properties being the first to benefit through schemes like decent homes. Now
though, those left living in thermally in-efficient properties, are generally in
the private sector and more needs to be done to support those most in need,
those in fuel poverty. Hopefully days like today can play a part in shaping
that support.”
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