Neil Marshall, chief executive of the National Insulation Association (NIA), has called upon the government to address ongoing uncertainties surrounding the future of green policies in the UK.

Following the end of the government’s previous flagship initiative for home sustainability improvements the Green Deal, as well as the forthcoming winding up of the Energy Companies Obligation, there is considerable uncertainty regarding what comes next for the UK’s insulation providers and green businesses.

Mr Marshall stated: “Whilst government has outlined its intention to introduce a new long-term policy framework for energy efficiency, which we welcome, the insulation industry is currently in a state of crisis as a result of the absence of robust transitional arrangements to bridge the gap until the new policies and schemes are introduced.”

Overall, the impact of the lack of planning has so far resulted in the loss of more than 2,000 jobs among the nation’s home insulation installers and green firms, with the current policy void expected to result in further losses in the months ahead if action is not soon taken.

The scale of the problem is currently going unnoticed by many officials and MPs in Westminster, Mr Marshall argued, but it is a problem that could have lasting impact for the future sustainability goals of the nation as a whole if left unchecked.

“Without urgent intervention there will be further casualties, job losses and a loss of confidence to invest among insulation companies,” the NIA chief concluded.