Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Lord Beith (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Joan Ruddock (Labour) on Thursday, 8 April 2010 on behalf of the Department of Energy and Climate Change.

Housing (Energy Efficiency)

Question: What mechanisms he has put in place to increase the level of energy efficiency in rural homes classified as hard-to-treat.

Answer: The carbon emissions reduction target—CERT—obligates energy companies to install a variety of household energy efficiency measures, including those suitable for hard-to-treat homes. CERT is delivered throughout Great Britain including in rural areas. Additionally, Warm Front fits energy-efficient measures in vulnerable households. Any rural household could be eligible for Warm Front assistance as long as the applicant is the home owner or tenant in the private sector, and is in receipt of a qualifying benefit.

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