Net-Zero Costs ‘Unmanageable’ for Many Homeowners: Report

Net-Zero Costs ‘Unmanageable’ for Many Homeowners: Report
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Owen Evans
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British homeowners face financial obstacles to making net-zero upgrades to their homes, according to a new report citing upfront costs and a lack of interest in borrowing as significant factors.

To reach the government’s net zero targets almost all homes will require some level of retrofit which will mean “significant changes to almost every home” but for many homeowners there is currently limited financial support, a new report (pdf) from Citizens Advice has warned.
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