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Written question asked by Alexander Stafford (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 June 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 June 2022. It was answered by Greg Hands (Conservative) on Friday, 1 July 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Fuel Oil: Rural Areas

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps his Department is taking to help connect rural homes that rely on domestic heating oil to mains gas heating.

Answer

Under the gas network price control Ofgem oversees the Fuel Poor Network Extension Scheme (FPNES), which is delivered by the Gas Distribution Networks. The FPNES provides a discount to eligible households against the cost of connecting to the gas network.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
23822
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Heating Fuel oil Natural gas Rural areas
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk