Warm fuzzies for householders but not conservation
5:00AM Friday May 23, 2008
By Angela Gregory
The Budget sets low to middle-income New Zealanders up for a few warm fuzzies in the next few years with millions being poured into improving house insulation.
Energy Minister David Parker and Housing Minister Maryan Street said yesterday spending would go towards energy efficiency investments to assist businesses, households, motorists and consumers,
They confirmed $22.4 million capital towards insulation and clean heating retrofits for state houses.
Another $23.3 million in operating funding would include $6 million over four years for another 32,000 insulation retrofits for low-income families in homes.
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