MPs slam abject failure' over insulation scheme as victims up to 230k out of pocket

"Tens of thousands of homeowners are facing unaffordable bills to repair defects caused by a failed government energy efficiency scheme, MPs have warned. A report from the Pubic Accounts Committee finds that the abject failure of the government-backed Energy Company Obligation (ECO) programme to install insulation in homes has left some facing costs of over 230,000. The Commons spending watchdog warns that the government has not given real assurance that it will deliver on its promise"

"pointing to cases where the cost of repair far exceeds the 20,000 cap. The group also casts doubt on the ability of original installers to withstand the scale of potential claims after they were made liable to make the fixes. Those who applied for the scheme needed to have either a household income of under 31,000, or a person with a severe long-term health condition living in the home."

Tens of thousands of homeowners face unaffordable repair bills after a government-backed energy efficiency scheme failed to correctly install insulation. A Public Accounts Committee report finds the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) programme left some homeowners with costs exceeding £230,000. The Commons spending watchdog warns the government has not provided real assurance that affected households will not have to pay to resolve the issue. The committee doubts original installers can withstand the scale of potential claims after being made liable to make fixes. Applicants for the scheme required household income under £31,000 or a resident with a severe long-term health condition.

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