The UK Government’s announcement of a Green Jobs Taskforce reflects calls by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) for a strategic approach to net-zero, with home energy retrofit at its heart.
Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “SMEs in the construction sector stand ready to build back greener, but they will only be able to do so if they are supported to train and recruit highly skilled tradespeople. It’s right that this strategic approach to green jobs has home energy retrofit at its heart, complementing the FMB’s call for a national retrofit strategy.”
Berry concluded: “As a start, the Chancellor should use the Spending Review to extend the Green Homes Grant scheme, and bring forward the full £9.2bn committed in the Conservative manifesto to make our existing buildings more energy efficient.”