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David Bexon, Managing Director of SmartNewHomes.com, comments on research by the Energy Saving Trust, which shows that consumers are prepared to pay a premium for an energy efficient home:
“I fully welcome this report as it highlights the many benefits of energy efficient homes and their role in driving the property market forward. As energy costs continue to rise and consumers become increasingly eco-conscious, the demand for better energy-efficiency in the home is likely to grow further, with homeowners keen to cut their fuel bills and their carbon emissions.
“This provides an excellent opportunity for the new homes market to boast of its green credentials. New-build homes have shown to be up to four times more energy efficient than older properties and with the mandatory introduction of Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for all new homes as of October 2008, consumers will have the opportunity to directly compare the energy efficiency of new versus existing homes for the first time.”
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Date Published: 29 August 2008
