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Business · 20 June 2026

Households face £240bn bill for net zero upgrades

Households face £240bn bill for net zero upgrades

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This massive investment is needed to upgrade the country for its net zero targets, with ordinary people expected to pay. Latest forecasts suggest this is only the beginning of a bigger upgrade programme across the UK. The total cost for these essential net zero changes could reach up to £240 billion.

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