The Energy Bill Revolution

The Energy Bill Revolution is the largest fuel poverty alliance in the world, formed charities, businesses, councils, trade unions, health and environmental groups all calling on the Government to use the money it gets from carbon taxes to make our homes super-energy efficient. This is the only permanent way to drive down energy bills and end fuel poverty

Over the next 15 years the Government is collecting a new £4 billion in carbon tax annually. If this new money was recycled back to household energy efficiency, the benefits would be immense. This major infrastructure programme could insulate more than 600,000 homes a year and bring 9 out of 10 homes out of fuel poverty, lower people’s bills, cut carbon emissions and create jobs. Ashden agree: it’s time for an Energy Bill Revolution.

Sarah Butler-Sloss, Founding Director of Ashden said:

 “It’s absolutely shocking that 31,000 people died prematurely from the cold last winter. With wholesale energy prices likely to increase, and predictions of another harsh winter ahead, it is vital that the government takes action to improve the energy efficiency of our homes – and particularly those of the poorest and most vulnerable – so they don’t have to make the choice between heating and eating. That’s why we are supporting the Energy Bill Revolution. It’s great to see many Ashden Award winners already signing up to it, many of whom are at the forefront of tackling fuel poverty in the UK. We encourage others to do the same.”

Ed Matthew, Director of the Energy Bill Revolution said:

“We are thrilled that Ashden have joined the alliance for warm homes and lower energy bills. The only solution to fuel poverty is a retro-fitting revolution to make all homes super energy efficient. Ashden have huge experience in securing and supporting transformational change.  Together we will help end fuel poverty once and for all.”

If you wish to join the revolution, sign the petition here