Written question asked by Graham Leadbitter (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 18 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 May 2026. It was answered by Martin McCluskey (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Heating

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of including modern high heat storage heaters in the eligible technologies list.

Answer

Government is committed to ensuring that no one is left behind in the transition to Net Zero which is why the Warm Homes Plan supports a range of measures and technologies. Energy efficiency and fuel poverty are devolved matters, and Scotland has its own policies and programmes in these areas.

Additionally Government recently consulted on the role of alternative clean heating solutions for properties that may not be suitable for heat pumps or heat networks, including thermal energy storage systems – to ensure that every household has a suitable low-carbon option. The consultation closed on 10 February and a Government Response will be published in due course.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 2467
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: Heating Technology
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

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