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Written question asked by Baroness Worthington (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 21 March 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 April 2023. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 April 2023 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Hydrogen: Heating

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what alternative heating solutions will be provided to consumers who do not want to participate (1) in the hydrogen heating neighbourhood trial, and (2) in the hydrogen heating village trial.

Answer

In the neighbourhood trial, hydrogen will be transported through pipes laid parallel with the existing gas network, so consumers will be able to continue using natural gas if they do not wish to use hydrogen.

The gas networks have consulted local residents in potential village trial locations to develop their consumer offer. This includes alternatives for consumers who do not wish to or cannot connect to hydrogen, such as electric cookers and heating systems.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL6723
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Heating Pilot schemes Hydrogen
Link
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