“While there has been a clear shift of resources and investor attention into renewable energy, energy efficiency remains an area that is relatively under-explored. We believe that energy efficiency represents a significant market opportunity for investors, as policy changes look set to force a structural shift in demand.” Asari Efiong, Merrill Lynch SRI/ Renewable Energy equity analyst, Business Wire 30 July

“We cannot pretend that fuel poverty will go away just because we insulate a house if a pensioner does not have income.” MSP Alasdair Allan, Aberdeen Press and Journal, 27 July

“In the long term, buildings meeting the new regulations will start to attract a premium; however in the short term it is likely just to be an extra cost and an additional marketing tool to developers.” Phil Wade, Donaldsons, Western Daily Press, 25 July