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Written question asked by Zubir Ahmed (Labour) on Monday, 6 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 July 2026. It was answered by Martin McCluskey (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Energy: Conservation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking, in collaboration with the Scottish Government, to ensure continuity for energy efficiency businesses and workers in Scotland following the end of the Energy Company Obligation in December 2026.

Answer

The Government recognises that the end of ECO4 will present challenges for businesses and workers across the home upgrades supply chain, including in Scotland. Through the Warm Homes Plan, we have committed £15 billion for home upgrades and are supporting the workforce to access new opportunities in clean heat and energy efficiency.

We have also established the Warm Homes Plan Workforce Taskforce with trade unions and industry, to support the transition and build resilience in the workforce including assessing the impacts of ECO4 closure.

Energy efficiency is largely devolved, and Warm Homes Plan funding for England generates Barnett consequentials for the Scottish Government; it is for Scottish Ministers to allocate this funding to their own programmes. The Department continues to engage the Scottish Government on the transition.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16223
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Conservation Energy Scottish Government Scotland Energy company obligation
Link
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