Written question asked by Meg Munn (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 February 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 February 2012. It was answered by Lord Barker of Battle (Conservative) on Monday, 20 February 2012 on behalf of the Department of Energy and Climate Change.

Green Deal

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change how he plans to stimulate participation in the Green Deal; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: We have announced a £200 million injection of Government funding to help boost early take up of the Green Deal. This will provide a special time limited 'introductory' offer to ensure the Green Deal hits the ground running. DECC is also working in partnership with our stakeholders to look at further ways of stimulating demand.There are also existing or potential regulatory leavers that will help drive demand.We have acted to address the worst private rented sector buildings. From 2016 all domestic tenants will not be unreasonably refused consent from their landlords to make energy efficiency improvements to their homes and from 2018 it will be unlawful to rent out domestic or non-domestic properties which fall below an 'E' energy efficiency rating.In addition, the Department for Communities and Local Government is currently consulting on changes to Part L of the Building Regulations that could further drive take up of energy efficiency measures from October 2012.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 94949; 540 c477W
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Energy: Green Deal
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Green deal scheme
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk