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Written question asked by Alistair Strathern (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Martin McCluskey (Labour) on Thursday, 11 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Warm Homes Plan: Batteries

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the value of stand-alone batteries in the Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme for homes where solar PV is not present and may not be suitable.

Answer

Domestic batteries are an eligible measure under the Warm Homes: Local Grant. Batteries can only be installed where they complement existing or new solar PV. This is to ensure that households realise the full benefits of installing a battery.

Measure eligibility policy for the Grant is kept under review.

All measures installed under Government schemes must adhere to the latest PAS 2035:2023 guidance and installers must be Trustmark registered and PAS 2030:2023 certified for energy performance measures and MCS certified for low carbon heating measures such as batteries.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7767
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Housing Warm homes plan Solar power Batteries
Link
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