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Written question asked by Bill Esterson (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 June 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 June 2023 (named day). It was answered by Graham Stuart (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 June 2023 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Energy: Housing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of a national retrofit strategy on the Government's ability to (a) reduce energy bills and carbon emissions and (b) increase private investment.

Answer

The Heat and Building Strategy sets out the actions the Government is taking to reduce carbon emissions from buildings in the near term and provides a long-term framework to enable industry investment and deliver the transition to low-carbon heating.

The Government has also established the Energy Efficiency Taskforce, which aims to reduce the UK’s final energy consumption from buildings and industry by 15% by 2030 against 2021 levels. The Taskforce will deliver this by stimulating private investment and increasing green finance options, galvanising supply chains and increasing public and business engagement with energy efficiency. £6 billion of government funding will be available from 2025 to support this objective, in addition to the £6.6 billion allocated in this Parliament.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
190596
Session
2022-23
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Housing Investment Energy Prices Repairs and maintenance Carbon emissions
Link
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