Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department plans to provide remedial funding to address defects arising from government-backed home energy efficiency schemes that pre-date the Energy Company Obligation.

The Department does not currently have plans to provide general remedial funding for defects arising from legacy home energy efficiency schemes that predate the Energy Company Obligation. Responsibility for addressing defects sits primarily with installers, certification bodies and guarantee providers within the consumer protection arrangements at time of installation.

The Government recognises that aspects of the current system have not consistently delivered strong outcomes for all consumers. To simplify the system for consumers and installers, we will consult this year on options for bringing the oversight of energy efficiency and microgeneration installations for government schemes under closer government control.