British Gas Abandons House Insulation Scheme in Nottingham

British Gas has abandoned a scheme offering free or subsidised external solid wall insulation to homes in Clifton, Nottingham. Around 1,200 people living in council-owned properties and 700 people in privately-owned properties signed up for the scheme. Cllr Alan Clark, from Nottingham City Council, said they were determined many more houses would be completed before funding for the project ends in 90 days. He said anyone who had paid for insulation, and did not receive it, would be refunded. The link below has a video clip showing residents who have paid up front for double glazing in preparation for receiving SWI insulation. 

British Gas said government changes to the Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) [lobbied for by the big energy companies] meant they could no longer fund some projects.www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-25720965