Not realistic': Readers slam government's failed insulation scheme
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Not realistic': Readers slam government's failed insulation scheme
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"A government-backed scheme to fit homes with external wall insulation has left thousands of households worse off, with many experiencing damp, mould, and other serious issues. The National Audit Office found almost all homes fitted under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme are facing major issues and need major repairs due to poor oversight. Independent readers criticised the scheme, arguing that older UK housing is often unsuitable for such retrofits."
"While some acknowledged that new builds now meet higher insulation standards, others argued Britain overvalues older properties at the expense of safety and efficiency. Many emphasised that insulation alone cannot solve issues such as condensation, urging households to combine ventilation, heating, and lifestyle changes. Many also felt that the inadequate work backed by the scheme was an inevitable consequence of favouring large, distant contractors over local tradesmen, leaving smaller firms excluded and"
The Independent dispatches reporters to cover topics from reproductive rights to climate change and Big Tech, producing investigations and documentaries while providing free, non-paywalled journalism funded by donations. A government-backed external wall insulation scheme has left thousands of households worse off, with many experiencing damp, mould and other serious issues. The National Audit Office found almost all homes fitted under the Energy Company Obligation scheme face major problems and need significant repairs due to poor oversight. Readers argued older UK housing is often unsuitable for such retrofits and urged combining insulation with ventilation, heating, and lifestyle changes while supporting local tradesmen.
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