Mar. 12 2024
Source Page: Energy Statistics for Rural EnglandFound: Energy Statistics for Rural England
Nov. 28 2023
Source Page: Social housing net zero standard consultation: island communities impact assessmentFound: renewable energy, heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency projects.
Asked by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of including (a) LED lighting, (b) water efficiency devices and (c) other bill-saving technologies in the scope of (i) the Energy Company Obligation and (ii) other fuel poverty schemes.
Answered by Amanda Solloway - Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury
Under current assessments, Government energy efficiency schemes prioritise measures that have beneficial long-term effects on lowering bills and making homes more comfortable and affordable to live in.
Current schemes allow the installation of measures which improve the energy performance of a dwelling within the scope of the “Standard Assessment Procedure” (SAP) – which assesses the energy performance of dwellings.
This can include measures such as solid wall insulation, cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, underfloor insulation, draught-proofing, air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps, high heat retention storage heating, low energy lighting, solar PV, solar thermal and heating controls.
Feb. 29 2024
Source Page: Scottish House Condition Survey: Methodology Notes 2022Found: the definition of fuel poverty as laid out in the Fuel Poverty (Targets, Definition and Strategy)(Scotland
Dec. 19 2023
Source Page: Correspondence with employees of Energy Action Scotland: EIR releaseFound: Correspondence with employees of Energy Action Scotland: EIR release
Written Evidence Apr. 29 2024
Committee: Public Accounts CommitteeFound: With an estimated 6 million households in fuel poverty, according to National Energy Action2, and 41%
Asked by: Boyack, Sarah (Scottish Labour - Lothian)
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many expressions of interest were received during 2023 for interest-free loans through Home Energy Scotland.
Answered by Harvie, Patrick - Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants' Rights
The Home Energy Scotland (HES) Grant and Loan Scheme does not collate expressions of interest from potential applicants.
Homeowners who wish to apply for HES Grant and Loan, or another of Scottish Government’s fuel poverty and energy efficiency schemes, contact HES Advice Service first to receive in-depth support on low and zero emissions heating technologies, other domestic renewables, and more complex energy efficiency improvements. This is an essential service to ensure that homeowners receive the best possible guidance in choosing the correct measures and a suitable installer. The service is bespoke and each homeowner’s case is assessed individually.
In 2023 7,512 applications for HES Grant and Loan Scheme were received.
Asked by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 25 March 2024 to Question 19394 on Fuel Poverty, if she will take steps to extend the list of energy efficiency measures to include new technologies; and if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of extending that list on energy bills for low-income households.
Answered by Amanda Solloway - Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury
Government energy efficiency schemes prioritise measures that have beneficial long-term effects on lowering bills and making homes more comfortable and affordable to live in, within the scope of the Standard Assessment Procedure model. The Government is currently developing the Home Energy Model which will replace the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP).
The current Energy Company Obligation schemes require eligible measures to result in a reduction in the cost of heating a consumer’s home. There are mechanisms for new measures to be eligible where they meet this and other scheme requirements. The potential impact of new measures on energy bill savings for low-income households would have to be assessed in relation to the specific new measures selected.
Written Evidence Feb. 08 2024
Inquiry: Energy bills for domestic customersFound: ENB0036 - Energy bills for domestic customers OVO Energy Written Evidence
Mentions:
1: Amanda Solloway (Con - Derby North) As previously stated, fuel poverty is devolved. - Speech Link
2: Mary Glindon (Lab - North Tyneside) April’s new price cap will see 6 million households across the UK in fuel poverty and National Energy - Speech Link
3: Amanda Solloway (Con - Derby North) with insulation and energy efficiency. - Speech Link
4: Amanda Solloway (Con - Derby North) We are also providing funding to tackle fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions through the energy company - Speech Link
5: Rupa Huq (Lab - Ealing Central and Acton) him into fuel poverty. - Speech Link