23 March 2022
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has responded to the Government's Spring Statement.
RIBA President, Simon Allford, said:
“It’s positive to see HM Treasury recognise that it has the power to make energy efficiency a reality for households. Measures to scrap VAT on home energy-saving upgrades such as insulation, solar panels and heat pumps are encouraging – and go some way to answer our call to use tax mechanisms to make greener options more achievable.
The Government must now build on this. Decarbonisation and fuel poverty reduction both rely on a comprehensive National Retrofit Strategy with long-term funding and incentives. Today’s measures signal progress – but efforts must be rapidly scaled-up.”
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Notes to editors:
- Media contact: Abigail.Chiswell-White@riba.org.
- The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is a global professional membership body that serves its members and society in order to deliver better buildings and places, stronger communities and a sustainable environment. Follow @RIBA on Twitter for regular updates.
