Following on from the success of the recent car scrappage scheme the Glass and Glazing Federation GGF have launched a petition to the government to introduce a windows scrappage scheme. The scheme aims to encourage householders to scrap their old inefficient windows in exchange for a grant from the government of £1000 towards the cost of professionally installed, energy efficient double glazing. Consumers would benefit from a £1,000 saving, a facelift for their home, lower gas and electricity bills and a more energy efficient home. The government would benefit from lower household emissions helping them to reach their target of reducing CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030.
If the scheme was to get the go ahead it would also be a huge help for the glazing industry which has been in decline for the last couple of years due to the downturn in the economy. Research shows that direct sell windows and doors fell by 12% in 2008 and then by a further 14% in 2009. Analysts are predicting that demand will fall by a further 10% in 2010. The scheme would give the industry a much needed boost and would help to protect jobs.
Here at Conservatory Outlet a specialist in the manufacturing and installation of Conservatories, Orangeries, Double Glazing and Replacement Windows and Doors we are fully supporting the scheme and believe it is up to each one of us to look after the environment around us and preserve it for generations to come. We believe that the scheme would be highly beneficial for consumers, the government and the double glazing industry as a whole. If you want to support the Windows Scrappage scheme or to find out more information you can find the petition on the Prime Minister’s official website at http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/windowscrappage.
