Time to step up on Supply & Conservation
Climate change and the growing population are increasingly putting strain on our water resources. In fact, according to DEFRA’s Plan for Water, the UK uses 14 billion litres of water every day and will need 4 billion more by 2024.
Consumers must be encouraged to reduce their water usage, conserve resources, install water efficient appliances and use water wisely including quickly fixing leaks to limit waste water.
Fuel and water poverty
Fuel and water poverty remain significant issues in the UK due to the ongoing energy crisis and high cost of living. In 2023, 13% of households (3.17 million) in England were in fuel poverty under the Low Income Low Energy Efficiency (LILEE) metric, almost unchanged from 2022.
High energy costs also hinder the adoption of renewable technologies, such as heat pumps, due to the imbalance between gas and electricity prices.
The CIPHE’s actions
The CIPHE is an educational charity. Our purpose is to protect the health and safety of the public through a strong qualified membership that is reinforced by their competency and technical expertise.
Increasing awareness
To increase mass awareness on energy and water saving measures, the CIPHE will engage with the media, government departments and key influencers to introduce a sustained campaign to change consumer attitudes towards water conservation and increase knowledge of water efficiency labelling.
It will also work to encourage water companies to promote the scheme and uptake of water efficient devices.
Government support
The CIPHE will support Defra on the rollout of a single mandatory water efficiency labelling scheme to make products instantly recognisable to professionals, and consumers, so they can make an informed choice when it comes to water efficiency.
The CIPHE will also work with government to inform and guide policy on fair and equal fuel and water pricing.
Want to find out more?
Download our manifesto
The CIPHE manifesto outlines the key issues facing the industry, the crucial steps that the government and other key stakeholders should take, and how we will spearhead this change.
Download the 2025-2027 CIPHE manifesto here.