Written question asked by Marsha De Cordova (Labour) on Friday, 13 October 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 October 2023. It was answered by Amanda Solloway (Conservative) on Friday, 20 October 2023 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Fuel Poverty: Battersea
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps her Department is taking to tackle fuel poverty in Battersea constituency.
- Answer
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The Sustainable Warmth Strategy details its approach to tackling fuel poverty in England. The Government is currently reviewing this strategy.
The Government considers energy efficiency improvements to be the best way to tackle fuel poverty long term. Energy efficiency measures are available through schemes including the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund, Home Upgrade Grant, Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) and the Great British Insulation Scheme. ECO4 runs from 2022-2026 at a value of £4billion.
The Government expect the Warm Home Discount scheme to provide over 3 million low-income and vulnerable households across Great Britain with a £150 rebate off their energy bill this winter.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 201592
- Session
- 2022-23
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Fuel poverty Battersea
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