Domestic Energy Efficiency: Retrofitting Debate
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Domestic Energy Efficiency: Retrofitting
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Lord Callanan (Con)
My noble friend’s reference to local authorities reminds me that the other part of the scheme, the local authority delivery scheme, is working extremely well. We are working closely with a number of local authorities. He is right that we need to invest more in training. We have awarded more than £7.5 million of funding to support the development of new and better retrofit technologies.
Lord Best (CB) [V]
My Lords, can the Minister confirm that Her Majesty’s Government agree with the Sustainable Energy Association—I declare an interest as its president—and the Committee on Climate Change, that a target for all domestic properties to reach energy performance certificate band C by 2035 is important and realistic as the halfway marker to achieving the Government’s net-zero goal by 2050?
Lord Callanan (Con)
We remain committed to getting as many homes as possible to EPC band C by 2035 where it is practical, effective and affordable.