In response to the government announcement that the Chancellor is in North America to discuss, among other things, best practice to help unlock the UK’s clean energy potential, Grundfos UK MD Glynn Williams has called for experts to shine a spotlight on the low-hanging fruit solutions that can deliver energy efficiency in a quick and cost-effective way.

Glynn argues that any emphasis on clean energy is undermined by the fact that many UK buildings currently waste a great deal of energy. Fixing this issue as well as advancing the green transition will be key to making the country a sustainable energy superpower.

Glynn Williams, UK Managing Director of Grundfos:

“Whilst the Chancellor’s discussion with clean energy experts in Canada is welcome, this government must go further to implement low-hanging fruit solutions that can deliver energy efficiency in households and businesses across the country.

“Alongside getting Britain to build green, government must address existing buildings which currently cost the country £3.1bn in wasted energy. Insulation alone cannot address this issue – lesser known, more cost-effective measures, such as upgrading heating systems’ circulator pumps, will be critical to optimising energy use. We need funding and regulation that will facilitate them.

“The UK will undermine its status as a ‘Clean Energy Superpower’ if it misses the opportunity to use this energy as efficiently as possible, and thus enjoy the environmental and financial benefits this brings.”

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