Summary
Following the increase of the energy price cap, there is a focus on how the UK can upgrade its inefficient housing to drive down bills. Green mortgages provide a clear solution to unlock private finance for those struggling to afford the benefits that retrofits deliver:
The briefing covers the following:
- What green mortgages are?
- What is the state of the green mortgage market?
- What are the barriers and policy steps to driving uptake in green mortgages?
James Fotherby, policy adviser, jfotherby@green-alliance.org.uk