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Homes in the private rented sector are the worst offenders when it comes to energy inefficiency, according to a new study.
The survey released yesterday by the Energy Saving Trust (EST) found the number of the most energy inefficient homes is decreasing, but that the private rented sector still harbours the highest carbon emitting properties.
The study looked at the English homes rated an F or G on an energy performance certificate (EPC). It found the number of them rated in those bands fell by five per cent from 22 per cent to 17 per cent between 2006 and 2008, the most recent year for which data is available.
However, the EST found F or G rated homes were twice as common in the private rented sector as in the rest of stock.
The Trust said the worst G rated homes can emit over 22 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year. By comparison an average British home emits five tonnes of CO2 per annum.
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