In response to the news that the Victorian Allan government is cutting the cost of installing insulation in Victorian homes through the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program, Environment Victoria’s Senior Climate and Energy Adviser Dr Kat Lucas-Healey said today:
“We welcome today’s announcement from the Allan government that will make a real difference to people’s lives. Insulation is the single biggest thing we can do to keep our homes comfortable and spend less on cooling and heating. ”
“In a cost of living crisis Victorians will welcome this announcement that will provide real help to make their homes more comfortable, cut energy bills, and help the environment with affordable and effective home insulation.
“Anyone who has experienced living in an uninsulated home knows what a difference adding ceiling insulation makes. It means less time running the heater or finding other ways to stay warm. The reintroduction of ceiling insulation into Victoria Energy Upgrades will make it that much cheaper to install, safe in the knowledge it is being installed by trained and regulated providers.
“The Allan government’s plan to reintroduce insulation into the scheme is well-considered and will ensure high quality installations with proper oversight. With accreditation and auditing in place for installers, Victoria is going to have the best-trained insulation workforce in Australia,” said Dr Lucas-Healey.