Architects respond to Green Deal investigation

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has responded to the results of the ‘Investigation into the Department of Energy & Climate Change’s loans to the Green Deal Finance Company’ by the National Audit Office.

RIBA Sustainability Policy Advisor Emilia Plotka said:

“We need to urgently address the pending energy trilemma – energy security, climate change and fuel poverty. The Government must stop cutting corners with its lacklustre efforts and instead play a leading role through ambitious national energy efficiency programmes.

“The Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation suffered from a lack of political support and investment, and subsequently failed to offer a clear long-term vision for household energy efficiency while saving money. Reducing household energy demand remains the most cost-effective and permanent solution for saving money and meeting our legally binding commitment to reduce our carbon emissions.”

ENDS

Notes to editors:

1. For further press information, contact Howard Crosskey in the RIBA Press Office howard.crosskey@riba.org 0207 307 3761

2. The Investigation into the Department of Energy & Climate Change’s loans to the Green Deal Finance Company is available to read here: https://www.nao.org.uk/report/green-deal-and-energy-company-obligation/

We need to urgently address the pending energy trilemma – energy security, climate change and fuel poverty.

3. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) champions better buildings, communities and the environment through architecture and our members. www.architecture.com

4. Follow @RIBA on Twitter for regular updates www.twitter.com/RIBA

Posted on Thursday 14th April 2016