windows scrappage scheme

The Glass & Glazing Federation (GGF) has recently launched a petition to Downing Street to ask the government to introduce a National Window Scrappage Scheme. Under the proposed scheme it is hoped that householders will be encouraged to scrap their old poorly insulated windows in return for a £1,000 grant towards the installation costs of new, professionally installed, energy efficient ones. Consumer benefits would include the £1000 saving, a domestic cosmetic facelift, lower fuel bills and more energy efficient homes.
Energy Efficient Windows (EEWs) have a huge role to play in improving the thermal performance of the existing housing stock,” Nigel Rees, Chief Executive of the GGF, explained. “EEWs can reduce emissions by 10% from dwellings nationally and reduce national domestic energy expenditure by 10%.

Mister Green says “seems like a good idea as long as it is not hijacked by the big boys. It works for cars and boilers, why not windows?”

Paste the the link below into your browser to join the petition. Closing date 24 March 2010

http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/windowscrappage/