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Written question asked by Bill Esterson (Labour) on Friday, 27 January 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 February 2023 (named day). It was answered by Graham Stuart (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 February 2023 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Bakeries: Energy

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will take steps to offer financial grants to bakeries for the installation of energy efficiency measures, in the context of the rising energy bills.

Answer

The Government keeps energy efficiency support for businesses, including bakeries and other SMEs, under review. Existing initiatives include an exemption on business rates for green technology, providing small businesses grants under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, and offering industry £289m for energy efficiency and low carbon technologies.

In addition, the Autumn Statement announced a new national ambition to reduce the UK’s final energy consumption from buildings and industry to 15% by 2030 against 2021 levels. To support the delivery of this target, a new Energy Efficiency Taskforce will be established, covering homes, businesses, and public sector buildings, as well as industrial processes. My Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State will announce further details about the Taskforce in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
133989
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Energy Grants Prices Repairs and maintenance Bakeries
Link
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