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Written question asked by Jason McCartney (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 26 January 2024. It was answered by Amanda Solloway (Conservative) on Thursday, 1 February 2024 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Heating: Carbon Emissions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether her Department plans to provide financial support to people seeking to decarbonise their heating systems but who experience challenges in (a) installing a heat pump and (b) connecting to a heat network.

Answer

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) provides grants to property owners in England and Wales to replace existing fossil fuel heating with a low carbon heating system. Where a heat pump may not be suitable, the BUS provides grants of £5,000 for Biomass Boilers in off gas grid properties in rural locations.

The Government has committed £485m of capital spending for heat network development (across England only) through the Green Heat Network Fund. Government does not provide financial support for domestic customers to connect to heat networks.

The Government’s ‘Find ways to save energy in your home’ (www.gov.uk/improve-energy-efficiency) website also helps users get tailored recommendations for their home that could make their property cheaper to heat and keep warm. Consumers can also call the home retrofit phoneline service on 0800 098 7950.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11304
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Finance Heating Carbon emissions Heat pumps
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk