Bim Afolami MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Renewable and Sustainable Energy, was joined by a panel of experts to discuss decarbonising buildings on Tuesday (21st February) – as part of his ongoing work to support plans to reach Net Zero by 2050.
The panel was discussing a new report by the Sustainable Energy Association, which looks at how low carbon technologies can be deployed in decarbonisation of the UK’s building stock. It advocates for a bottom-up, data-driven focus, recognising the challenges of the diversity of UK housing and ensuring that the methods chosen are tailored to the specific needs of each property.
Bim Afolami MP said,
“Decarbonising buildings will be a key part of our ambitions to reach net zero by 2050. As Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Renewable and Sustainable Energy, it was a pleasure to host a panel discussion about this new report from the Sustainable Energy Association on this important topic.
“It is clear that we must make urgent progress on decarbonisation, so this is a timely piece of research which will help industry and policy-makers as we ensure that we get this process right. I look forward to continuing to work with the Association, as well as with Ministers and others in the industry, to deliver the best possible outcomes to help deliver decarbonise buildings, reduce people’s energy bills and deliver net zero.”
Jade Lewis, Chief Executive of the Sustainable Energy Association said,
“Throughout the last decade we have seen successive government policies and schemes aimed at supporting a few select technologies; these have had varied levels of success and failed to encourage the industry in transitioning towards a holistic approach to decarbonising heat and buildings. Our latest report details the multitude of benefits which can be gained from focussing on better outcomes for buildings and the people living and working in them.
“In collaboration with PRASEG, our members, and partners, we have helped to demonstrate how taking a technology agnostic approach could lead to a more prosperous and successful journey to Net Zero and provide buildings fit for the future.”
