Petition for Window Scrappage Scheme

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The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is working hard to attract signatories for its petition to Downing Street to introduce a window scrappage scheme, similar to the recent boiler scheme.

The petition now contains 3,500 signatures, all looking for a scheme that would encourage homeowners to get rid of their old windows, that provide poor levels of insulation, in return for a grant worth £1000 that could be used towards installing energy efficient double glazing.

A scheme like this would help to benefit manufacturers, suppliers and installers who would see a boost in sales – especially after the recent downward trend in the number of people installing new windows and doors (despite their huge energy saving benefits).

Consumers would also benefit, by being given £1000 to give their home a facelift. The long term result would also be lower fuel bills and reduced carbon emissions. All in all, a scheme would help the government to meet carbon reduction targets.

By replacing single glazing with energy efficient double glazing, homeowners could see savings of £150 a year on energy bills.

Chief executive of the GGF, Nigel Rees, was encouraged by the recent boiler scrappage scheme. The scheme gives homeowners a £400 grant to replace their inefficient boiler with a new, A-rated equivalent.

Rees added ‘there are thousands of homes in the UK with single glazed windows, which could benefit from a scrappage scheme’ – he also highlighted the environmental benefits of such a scheme.