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Written question asked by Julian Smith (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 July 2026. It was answered by Martin McCluskey (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Energy: Park Homes

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of providing support to park home residents for energy efficiency upgrades to their homes, in the context of eligibility challenges of park homes for the Warm Homes Local Grant.

Answer

Park homes are eligible for support under the Warm Homes: Local Grant - provided they are:

  • The permanent residence of the household;
  • Assessed as equivalent to an EPC band D–G home; and
  • Are expected to remain in place for the duration of the relevant measure guarantee period.

As park homes do not have Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), eligibility is determined through an assessment of their Energy Performance Rating (EPR), which can evidence equivalence to the required EPC bands.

The Government has therefore ensured that park home residents can access support where they meet the scheme's eligibility criteria.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16411
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Conservation Energy Park homes Warm homes plan Repairs and maintenance
Link
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