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Debates during the 2024 Parliament
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Latest 4 Written Questions
(View all written questions)Future standards will set our new homes and buildings on a path that moves away from relying on volatile fossil fuels and towards more secure, clean energy. The Government will therefore take the opportunity, where appropriate, to encourage the fitting of solar panels on new homes and buildings. Changes to permitted development rights rules will mean more businesses will be able to install solar panels on their roofs without going through the planning system. The Government is providing fiscal incentives to encourage businesses to install rooftop solar, through tax relief and business rate exemptions for installing and generating solar power.
Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
Solar power is at the heart of our mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower. Whilst solar panels on warehouses form a critical part of this mission, the Department does not hold this information.
Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
Future standards will set our new homes and buildings on a path that moves away from relying on volatile fossil fuels and towards more secure, clean energy. The Government will therefore take the opportunity, where appropriate, to encourage the fitting of solar panels on new homes and buildings. Changes to permitted development rights rules will mean more businesses will be able to install solar panels on their roofs without going through the planning system. The Government is providing fiscal incentives to encourage businesses to install rooftop solar, through tax relief and business rate exemptions for installing and generating solar power.
Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
1 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Questions
(View all Lord Bach's MHCLG questions)As part of our plans to triple solar capacity we are consulting on extra measures in the National Planning Policy Framework that highlight the importance of solar power to our clean energy ambitions.
Separately, future standards next year will set our new homes and buildings on a path that moves away from relying on volatile fossil fuels and ensures they are fit for a net zero future.
Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)