Asked by: Ben Everitt (Conservative - Milton Keynes North)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he plans to take to support rural communities to switch from oil fuelled boilers once the 2026 ban comes into effect.
Answered by Graham Stuart
The Government consulted on phasing out the installation of high carbon fossil fuel heating systems in homes, businesses and public buildings in England off the gas grid during the 2020s. The Government will set out further detail on how it intends to move forward with this policy when it issues its response in due course.
Asked by: Ben Everitt (Conservative - Milton Keynes North)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to (a) promote the Great British Insulation Scheme to consumers and (b) ensure that 300,000 homes are insulated each year for the next three years.
Answered by Graham Stuart
The Government is working with obligated energy suppliers to allow consumers to check their eligibility for the Great British Insulation Scheme, and refer themselves to it where appropriate. The Government aims to launch a new GOV.UK service this summer.
The Government estimates that around 300,000 homes will be insulated over the three-year course of the Great British Insulation Scheme. Scheme targets will be set in legislation by summer 2023.
Asked by: Ben Everitt (Conservative - Milton Keynes North)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when the Government plans to publish the final design and scope of the ECO+ scheme; and when that scheme will be implemented.
Answered by Graham Stuart
The Government is analysing responses to the ECO+ consultation and currently plans to publish a Government response in spring 2023. The Government plans to launch the scheme in late spring 2023, once legislation is made.