People living in rural areas have been left behind by
government drives to make homes more energy efficient, charities have warned.
This leaves them vulnerable to rising energy prices. Research by National
Energy Action and the Campaign to Protect Rural England shows that rural areas
are five years behind urban areas in the energy efficiency of homes – and are
paying nearly 55% more for their fuel as a result. The charities have called on
ministers to establish new energy-efficiency initiatives to help people reduce
their energy consumption, particularly those in fuel poverty, who cannot afford
to heat their homes. Read more on the Observer website.
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