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Written question asked by Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 June 2026. It was answered by Martin McCluskey (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Energy Performance Certificates: Private Rented Housing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the capacity of the retrofit and domestic energy assessor supply chain to complete upgrades to approximately 2.5 million private rented properties by 1 October 2030; and what steps his Department is taking to address any identified shortfall.

Answer

We are committed to supporting the training and upskilling of retrofit workers. Our £15 billion Warm Homes Plan, the biggest public investment in home upgrades in British history, will support up to 180,000 additional jobs in energy efficiency and clean heating by 2030.

In April, we announced plans to train up to 18,000 skilled workers to install heat pumps, fit solar panels, install insulation, and work on heat networks, through extending the Heat Training Grant, launching the Warm Homes Skills Programme, and updating the apprenticeship framework.

We also recently established the Warm Homes Plan Workforce Taskforce, co-led by DESNZ and the Trades Union Congress, which will meet regularly with the specific aim of facilitating the transition, creation, and growth of a workforce which meets the evolving demand generated by the Warm Homes Plan.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12475
Session
2026-27
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Private rented housing Supply chains Energy performance certificates
Link
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