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Written question asked by Gareth Snell (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 April 2026. It was answered by Chris McDonald (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Food and Drinks: Carbon Emissions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what support is available to the food and drink sector to transition to low-carbon refrigeration.

Answer

Improving the energy efficiency of energy‑related products is an important part of the Government’s journey to Net Zero. The Energy Technology List is a government‑backed scheme featuring around 8,000 independently verified and accredited energy‑efficient products across 65 sub‑technology groups, including a wide range of refrigeration technologies used in the food and drink sector, and provides free, impartial information to support business procurement decisions.

Additionally, between 2020 and 2024, the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) offered the food and drinks sector more than £55m in grant funding to decarbonise and improve energy efficiency. This includes more than £7.7m for low-carbon refrigeration solutions. These projects will continue to be delivered until 2028 and are expected to make a lasting positive contribution to reducing energy bills and emissions.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
128786
Session
2024-26
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Food Government assistance Drinks Carbon emissions Refrigeration
Link
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