Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne today proclaimed an increase in homes adopting insulation measures such as cavity wall and loft insulation.  Nearly 60% of homes (where appropriate) have taken up such measures, but Huhne warned there was still much to do when it comes to the “Big 6″ energy companies fulfilling their responsibilities of offering insulation services to customers;

“More and more people realise that insulation can save you money and make your home cosier.  More than £100 can be knocked off your bill if you get your loft lagged and cavity walls filled and thanks to tough government targets for the Big 6 energy companies, consumers can get free or discounted insulation.”

The drive towards energy efficiency measures, such as home insulation, are part of the Government’s wider CERT scheme – which today claimed a 21% increase in professional insulation installations compared to last year.

However, with 42% of homes still lacking adequate home insulation, there is undeniably much work to do – particularly in terms of making the savings potential of such efficiency measures tangible to consumers.

Read the full DECC press release here