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Written question asked by Claire Young (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 June 2026. It was answered by Martin McCluskey (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Heating: Carbon Emissions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help ensure that the price of low-carbon heat is competitive with fossil gas alternatives.

Answer

Over this Parliament the Government is working relentlessly to translate the much cheaper wholesale costs of clean power into lower bills for consumers. This will be core to every decision we make.

We pay close attention to the balance of costs recovered on energy bills. We are considering a range of different options to ascertain which best delivers on our priorities but are mindful we are currently operating in a difficult fiscal environment.

This is a complex issue and decisions will be made which must be informed by robust research and analysis. We will ensure we keep fairness and affordability at the forefront of our minds throughout this process.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8279
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Competition Heating Fossil fuels Natural gas Carbon emissions
Link
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