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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 22 March 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 24 March 2023. It was answered by Graham Stuart (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 March 2023 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Coal: Heating

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will take steps to launch a scheme to provide funding for people who transfer from coal to gas central heating systems.

Answer

The Government ‘Help to Heat’ schemes ensure homes will be warmer and cheaper to heat. The Government will deliver upgrades to over half a million homes in the coming years through our Social Housing Decarbonisation and Home Upgrade Grant Schemes and Energy Company Obligation Scheme.

The £450 million Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers £5,000 and £6,000 grants for Air and Ground Source Heat Pumps, respectively.

The Government has also launched a home retrofit tool on GOV.UK, ‘Find ways to save energy in your home’. Users can get tailored recommendations for home improvements that could make their property cheaper to heat and keep warm.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
171403
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Coal Finance Heating Natural gas
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk