Press Releases

NIA warns householders not to delay on insulating

Following the coldest winter for 30 years, householders are rightly concerned about forthcoming winter fuel bills and the National Insulation Association (NIA) warns the public not to be complacent. Improving your home’s energy efficiency is a sure way to reduce bills and now is the time to address this before the cold weather returns.

Trade bodies set out plans to insulate the UK’s solid wall housing stock

At a high level insulation industry event held in August and attended by the leading External and Internal Wall Insulation Companies and Department of Energy and Climate Change, the National Insulation Association (NIA) and Solid Wall Insulation Guarantee Agency (SWIGA) set out their plans to work together and with their members in transforming the residential Solid Wall Insulation (SWI) market in support of the achievement of the Government’s climate change and fuel poverty targets.

Things you didn’t know about Solid Wall Insulation

Many older UK properties have solid walls, making them unsuitable for simple energy saving measures such as cavity wall insulation. However, the majority of householders living in these types of properties are unaware that there are both external and internal wall insulation solutions available and that they can enjoy larger savings on their bills and make greater reductions on their carbon footprint than those living in almost any other type of home.

Minister to address NIA Annual Conference

The National Insulation Association (NIA) is delighted to confirm that, at this year’s Annual Conference, Climate Change Minister Gregory Barker is to give a keynote address to the 200 plus delegates about key issues which affect the insulation industry.

Book now to secure a place at the prestigious NIA’s Annual Conference.

With only a few exhibitor stands left, don’t miss the opportunity to raise your company profile at the insulation industry’s leading annual event.

Have you had a good insulation experience?

If you have had cavity wall, loft or solid wall insulation installed in the last year and are pleased with the service provided by the installing company, then the National Insulation Association (NIA) would like to hear from you. 

Prepare for the cost increase this winter

With the news of the VAT increase to hit everyone next January, now is the time for householders to think about how they can save money this winter and draught proofing is a simple way to achieve this.

NIA's key role in supporting the Government's new Green Deal

The National Insulation Association (NIA) is working with the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) in the development of its plans to create a major step change in the uptake of energy efficiency measures amongst the public and to insulate the UK’s existing housing stock over the next decade.

Top Ten Facts on Cavity Wall Insulation

The National Insulation Association (NIA) represents over 90% of the insulation industry in the UK and has put together ten facts that will help inform homeowners about Cavity Wall Insulation (CWI).

NIA welcomes Government's plan to keep EPCs

The National Insulation Association (NIA) has welcomed the Government’s plan to keep Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) which demonstrates its commitment to tackle climate change, whilst encouraging homeowners wishing to sell or rent their property to invest in energy efficient measures such as insulation.

Fast track property sales and lettings with better insulation

When looking to buy or rent a new a home almost half of all potential householders put energy and water efficiency high on their list of priorities according to a recent survey.

Insulation industry appoints new Chair for the North West and North Wales Forum

Keith Mollard, Financial Director of A&M Insulation Ltd based in Rainford, St Helens, has been elected as Chair of the National Insulation Association’s (NIA) North West and North Wales Forum.

NIA announces annual conference date

The Annual Conference of the National Insulation Association (NIA) will take place at The Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars Hotel, near Swindon on Wednesday 15th December 2010.

Londoners looking for insulation advice?

London homes are the least energy efficient in Britain according to a recent survey commissioned by an environmental charity Groundwork, which highlighted that 48% of Londoners with no, cavity or solid wall insulation, loft insulation or draught proofing would be more likely to rectify this if an expert provided personal advice*.

Insulation Chief welcomes green investment bank and pays forum

Neil Marshall, Chief Executive of the National Insulation Association (NIA), has welcomed today’s budget announcement by Government of the creation of a new Green Investment Bank and a joint Government/ financial services industry forum to develop Pay As You Save (PAYS) arrangements. He comments that the new bank could provide an ideal vehicle for implementing PAYS finance to allow householders to make energy efficiency improvements to their homes.

Insulation Chief welcomes Government’s Greener Homes Strategy

Neil Marshall, the Chief Executive of the National Insulation Association (NIA), has welcomed today’s announcement of a new Household Energy Management Strategy – Warm Homes, Greener Homes and the specific focus on a Pay as You Save scheme for hard to treat homes and a whole house approach to more energy efficient houses.

NIA advises ITV Tonight programme - Money to Burn

ITV tonight programme is the most watched current affairs show on TV with over 5 million people tuning in each week.

A CONSUMER GUIDE TO INSULATION

With winter in full swing and extortionate fuel bills arriving on customer’s door mats, there has never been a better time to get your home properly insulated – which will not only make it more comfortable and save significant sums on your fuel bills it will also help reduce your carbon footprint.

Government Business Magazine - Improve insulation, save energy and money.

With homes producing over a quarter of the UK’s carbon emissions, -the onus on reducing their carbon footprint has never been greater for householders.

Sunday Telegraph Supplement - Save mony, save energy, cut emissions.

For those considering insulation there is one authority that should be checked out before all
others and that is the National Insulation Association (NIA) - the not for profit organisation that
covers over 90% of all professional insulation installers.

Cold weather highlights the importance of Insulation

With weather experts telling us that the UK is suffering from the coldest winter weather for more than 20 years and the snap set to continue for at least another fortnight, the National Insulation Association (NIA) is warning householders about the heat and money they are literally letting seep through the roof and walls of their homes through inadequate insulation.

Save Money, Save Energy, Cut Emmissions

Newspaper readers and TV viewers will have noticed the recent media campaign launched by the Government, which highlights major ways to reduce your CO2 emissions.

Insulation is the main focus of the latest advertising strategy for the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) and shows how by improving the insulation of our homes we can not only save hard earned cash but will greatly reduce the amount of energy we use.

Listen to interview given by Chief Executive Neil Marshall on Insight Radio

NIA Chief Executive, Neil Marshall gave an interview on Insight Radio’s Morning Mix Programme with Simon Pauley to let listeners know the importance of having their home properly insulated - especially with the latest snap of cold weather.

National recognition for insulation excellence

The winners of the 2009 National Insulation Association (NIA) Industry Best Practice Awards were announced at a prestigious gala event in Birmingham on Wednesday 9th December, highlighting excellence within the insulation industry.

Government pledges to work with insulation industry to reduce UK carbon emissions

The Under Secretary of State for the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), David Kidney MP, pledged his support to the insulation industry at the National Insulation Association (NIA) Annual Conference in December and stressed the importance of the sector working in unison with the Government to reduce UK carbon emissions.

New Consumer Website – All you need to know about Insulation

Looking for the latest information on how to tackle home carbon emissions and reduce your
energy bills? Heard about insulation but not sure which product would be best for your property? Need to find a local professional installer?

The National Insulation Association welcomes the Climate Change Committee’s recommendations for a step change in home insulation and calls for urgent action

Neil Marshall, Chief Executive of the National Insulation Association (NIA) has welcomed the Committee on Climate Change report “Meeting Carbon Budgets – The Need for a Step Change”’ and its recognition that there needs to be a major step change in insulation activity if the Government is to meet its carbon budgets.

Industry chief urges householders to insulate following OFGEM’s warning of energy price rises

Neil Marshall, Chief Executive of the National Insulation Association (NIA), today urged householders not to delay in insulating their homes.

UK residents believe in reducing their carbon footprint – but are unaware of their major contribution

While 70% of UK residents believe that reducing their carbon footprint is either extremely or very important, the vast majority are unaware that a major contributor to the UK’s carbon emissions is their own home, reports the National Insulation Association.

Residents across the UK are unaware of the huge amount of heat lost though their home’s roof and walls

Despite climate change and the impact of carbon footprints stamped firmly in the media’s attention, the message regarding the huge amount of heat lost through a home’s roof and walls is not getting across to residents throughout the UK.

Householders across the UK are unaware of the huge amount of money they can save by simply insulating their home

Some 79 percent of adults in the UK are unaware that they can save over £250 per year on their energy bills by simply insulating their homes according to an independent survey* carried out on behalf of the National Insulation Association (NIA).

NHIC Innovative Insulation Award – Are you making a difference?

Rising fuel bills! Excess carbon emissions! More households in fuel poverty! With such headlines can it really be that there are householders who have not heard the insulation message yet? A wide range of organisations including insulation companies, local authorities, energy suppliers, charities and community groups are helping to ensure that the message does get through and that action is taken.

Have you had a good insulation experience?

If you have had cavity wall, loft or solid wall insulation installed in the last year and are pleased
with the service provided by the installing company, then the National Insulation Association
(NIA) would like to hear from you.

Insulation Chief welcomes Low Carbon Transition Plan

Neil Marshall, the Chief Executive of the National Insulation Association (NIA), has welcomed the Low Carbon Transition Plan and the specific focus on insulating existing households unveiled by Government yesterday, Wednesday 15th July 2009.

NIA warns householders not to delay on insulating

With the current economic climate biting, latest news reports that people are cutting back on fundamentals such as home insurance and essential repairs. This has led the National Insulation Association (NIA) to issue a warning to householders not to be complacent about rising fuel bills and advises that now is the time to look at improving your home’s energy efficiency before the cold weather returns.

Insulation industry re-elects Chair for the Midlands and South West

Eric Thompson (Managing Director of Eaga company, 1st Insulation Partners Ltd based in Rotherham) has been re-elected as Chair of the National Insulation Association’s (NIA) Midlands and South West Forum.

Insulation industry re-elects Chair for the South East

Richard Moores, managing director of Baring Insulation Ltd based in St Albans, has been re-elected as Chair of the National Insulation Association’s (NIA) South East Forum.

Insulation industry appoints new Chair for Northern Ireland

Marion McCloskey, Manager of Homeseal based in County Derry and part of The Workspace Group of Companies, has been elected as Chair of the National Insulation Association’s (NIA) Northern Ireland Forum.

Insulation industry re-elects Chair for the North East

Ken Middlemass Chairman/Executive Director of KNW Limited in Newcastle upon Tyne has been re-elected as Chair of the National Insulation Association’s (NIA) North East Forum.

Insulation industry re-instates Chair for Scotland

Local business man, Dr Howard Marshall, Managing Director of Best Energy, has been re-elected as Chair of the National Insulation Association’s (NIA) Scotland Forum.

Insulation industry re-instates Chair for the North West and North Wales

Local business man, Paul Cooper (Chief Executive of Home Insulation Services North West Ltd) has been re-elected as Chair of the National Insulation Association’s (NIA) North West and North Wales Forum.

Spring clean and batten down the hatches for next year

With warmer weather arriving, many will be urged to dig out mops and buckets to clear away the dust and cobwebs left over from winter. Longer days and lighter evenings, might also bring temptation to brighten the walls with a lick of paint and carry out some of the minor repairs that have niggled for many months.

Your heating’s silent partner

With fast approaching warmer weather and lighter evenings, it’s all too easy to forget the cold nights spent listening to strange noises coming from your central heating and crossing your fingers that the boiler will see you through another day.

Does your home make the energy efficiency grade?

With homes producing over a quarter of the UK’s carbon emissions, the onus of reducing their carbon footprint has never been greater for householders.

Insulation Chief welcomes Great British Refurb but urges support from Government to achieve targets

The National Insulation Association has welcomed the Government’s ambition for its Great British Refurb and looks forward to continuing to work closely with them in providing installed insulation measures to householders.

Beat the Winter Blues with Better Planning

More than half of the homes in the UK have insufficient levels of insulation.

The nights seem longer than ever, Christmas is a distant memory (with just the frightening credit card bill to remind you of its existence!) and the news is full of doom and gloom as more and more companies call in the receivers.

Secretary of state applauds NIA whilst outlining plans for accelerated insulation programme

At the National Insulation Association's (NIA) annual conference the Secretary of State of Energy and Climate Change thanked the NIA and the insulation industry for their part in supporting the Prime Minster's accelerated programme for insulation. Mr Brown stated his desire in September to assist at least 6 million households by 2011 through insulation measures.

National Home Improvement Council presents award for insulation innovation

The National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) has announced its annual awards acknowledging individuals and companies for their contribution to the ever changing world of home improvements.

Industry chief welcomes Government announcement but urges energy suppliers to start installing the extra measures now so people can benefit this winter!

Following today's (11th September 2008) announcement of additional insulation measures to help struggling householders, the National Insulation Association (NIA) and its members welcomes the news and is readying itself for the influx of resulting enquiries. 

Only a third of householders in the UK know that around half a house's heat can be lost through the walls and roof: new poll

Householders in the UK could be wasting around £275 a year through poor or non-existent insulation

Two thirds (67 per cent) of householders in the UK do not know that nearly half a home’s heat can be lost through the walls and roof of an uninsulated home, according to a poll by the National Insulation Association (NIA).

British Gas 35% price hike? Follow the advice and insulate!

Following yesterday's announcement by British Gas that it is to raise prices by 35%, public outcry about the constant increase in cost of heating is at its highest. Some commentators have noted that this is the "biggest energy price rise in history" and that this has brought an additional million people into fuel poverty. But finally the real benefits of professionally installed insulation have been highlighted!

Now's the time to beat those winter energy bills

Remember the old adage that ‘the early bird catches the worm'? It's never been more relevant than when looking for the smart way to beat those looming winter energy bills. By acting now and insulating your home, you can improve your energy efficiency levels before the cold weather returns – making for a warmer winter and a healthier wallet.

Visit the National Insulation Association at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show this September – ExCeL London

Looking for the best advice on energy efficiency and home improvements? Then don't forget to visit the Homebuilding & Renovating Show, at ExCeL London from 19-21 September 2008, at which the National Insulation Association (NIA) will be demonstrating how to save money on household energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint.

NI Warm Homes scheme is not 'wasting grants', but helping to alleviate fuel poverty, says National Insulation Association

The National Insulation Association (NIA) has responded to the publication of a recent Audit Office report on the subject of the Warm Homes energy efficiency programme in Northern Ireland. Whilst they welcome the opportunity to explore ways of ensuring this Scheme helps even more of those suffering from high fuel bills, it is essential that the benefits this Scheme have brought to vulnerable householders in Northern Ireland are highlighted.

Reduce your annual energy bills by around £275

The National Insulation Association (NIA) has announced today that despite the bleak forecast that household energy bills could increase by as much as 40% this winter, the consumer can fight back and significantly reduce their energy bills by installing insulation measures.

Insulation industry calls for your help to make your region more energy efficient

The National Insulation Association (NIA) wants to improve the energy efficiency of every home in your area – but it needs your help to make a difference.

Insulation chief adds support to the fuel poverty summit and calls for additional investment into home insulation measures

In light of today's fuel poverty summit between Government ministers, energy suppliers, Ofgem and consumer and voluntary agencies, the National Insulation Association (NIA) has urged those involved to include long-term measures within their recommendations and action plan. 

Report finds that councils are failing to protect tenants in dangerously cold homes

Councils across England and Wales are failing in their duty to protect tenants living in cold homes. A report released today by the Energy Efficiency Partnership for Homes has revealed that many local councils are not using important powers to make private landlords improve homes lacking insulation or efficient heating.

Energy big six pledge £225 million for fuel poverty – Don't forget the home insulation

Following the announcement that the big six energy companies will provide an additional £225 million over the next three years for social assistance programmes, the National Insulation Association (NIA) has countered that whilst this is welcomed, additional measures to reduce energy wastage are the only long-term solution.

Home insulation a major factor in Northern Ireland's energy efficiency improvements – but more must be done

New figures released by the Housing Executive have shown that energy efficiency in Northern Ireland homes has increased by over 20% in the last decade – with much of this due to improvements in home insulation.

More money required to address fuel poverty, says National Insulation Association

Following the publication of the Fuel Poverty Advisory Group's (FPAG) 2007 Annual Report, the National Insulation Association (NIA) has called for greater financial measures to increase home thermal efficiency and meet fuel poverty targets.

Millions of homes could be insulated for FREE

Dreading the winter fuel bill? Concerned about the cost of making your house more energy efficient? The National Insulation Association (NIA) can help you cut those fuel bills for far less than you think – it could even be FREE.

NIA Unveils New Media Website

Looking for the latest information on how to tackle home carbon emissions? Up to the minute facts on the Government's initiatives to provide more energy efficient housing? Or what householders can do to ensure they use professional insulation installers?

£30 Million In Energy Efficiency Loans

The National Insulation Association (NIA) has provisionally welcomed the Government announcement of an extra £30 million in interest-free loans which are to be made available to support an emissions reduction initiative in public sector buildings – but says that more still needs to be done.

NHIC Press Pack Spring 08 - Grants Release

It's a commonly-held misconception that insulating a home can be a costly process which takes years to reap financial rewards. The National Insulation Association (NIA) has set out to reveal the truth about how inexpensive it can be and how quickly it can pay for itself.

Peace of Mind with all NIA Installations

With rising energy prices, climate change and reducing your carbon footprint high on the agenda there has never been a better time than now to insulate your home.

Physical Measures to Eco-Excellence

Carbon footprint, eco friendly, and energy efficiency are all terms that are constantly in the news and as such suggestions on how we can help save our planet are always good for a headline.

New homes for an ageing population

The Government today announced that ‘Every new home built in England will have to be designed to suit an ageing population’ as laid out in their report ‘Lifetime homes, lifetime neighbours – a national strategy for housing in an ageing society’.

Response to DWP letter regarding grants

Aged 70 and over? It's not just cheap to insulate your home - it could be FREE! Insulation installers can now access a number of grants which means that anyone aged 70 and over - whether they claim Pension Credit or not - could be eligible to have their home insulated for FREE.

Insulation is the answer to combating energy price rises

With energy prices constantly rising insulation provides the most effective way to reduce fuel bills.

NIA response to energy price rise

Following the recent announcement that 5 out of 6 energy suppliers has now increased their prices (in some instances by as much as 17%) the NIA has issued the following release.

Insulating the Scottish Pocket

What’s the best way of saving money and protecting the environment? According to a new survey by the Forum of Renewable Energy in Scotland (FREDS), it’s not changing your car or turning down the washing machine.

Carbon emission reduction target (CERT)

Phil Woolas MP, Minister for the Environment, who is currently attending a UN climate change conference in Indonesia, gave a televised Ministerial address to the insulation industry at the National Insulation Association's annual conference on 11th December.

Central heating fund could feel a draught

The NIA has raised concerns with the number of insulation measures being carried out.