Jonathan Reynolds MP, Labour’s Shadow Energy and Climate Change Minister, commenting on the announcement that the Government’s Green Deal Home Improvement solid wall insulation fund has closed just one day after it opened, said: 

“The Government’s energy efficiency policy is now in total chaos. The Green Deal has been a total flop, and after the last round of the Home Improvements Fund, which closed after just six weeks, Labour warned that without a change of approach the Government would be throwing good money after bad. Now this fund has closed the very next day after it opened. With policies like this, it’s no surprise people think the Government is totally clueless when it comes to dealing with energy bills. 

“If the Government really wants to do something about the millions of people living in cold homes, it should back Labour’s comprehensive and long-term energy efficiency strategy. Under our plans, 5 million homes will be upgraded over 10 years, with targeted support for households in fuel poverty, improved energy efficiency standards in the private rented sector and up to a million interest-free loans for home insulation in the next Parliament.”