Keynote speech on households and the Green policies they need

I have been asked to give the keynote speech tomorrow at a major national Conference of heating engineers, the IDHEE, in Eastern Region at the University of Herts. Here is a link to the powerpoint presentation that will be the backbone of my talk:

http://www.rupertread.fastmail.co.uk/Talk%20to%20IDHEE

And here is a quick summary of key policy points that will be in the talk:

SUMMARY:

I will focus primarily in this talk on what policy government at all
levels – Councils, Westminster, and E.U. – need to put in place, in
order to have any chance at all of securing 90% CO2 reductions by 2050,
and 60% reductions by 2025 (plus also meeting fuel-poverty reduction
targets etc.), including:
1) Free insulation for all. A government programme to roll out an
acceptable level of insulation for ALL houses in Britain – not just new
build, within 5-10 years.
2) Renewable energy (or CHP) in ALL new developments. This policy has
already been introduced by Norwich Green Party. The Merton Rule should
be merely a starting-point, in this regard.
3) A massive programme of grants for renewable energy and energy
efficiency measures for individuals and businesses, to replace the
present government’s pitifully inadequate grants programmes.
Plus... carbon rationing!

Click here to read the industry response to the speech!