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Written question asked by Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 26 June 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 July 2023. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Monday, 10 July 2023 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Carbon Emissions: Buildings

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government which energy efficiency measures are included in the "fabric-first approach to decarbonising buildings" set out in the Heat and Buildings Strategy (CP 388).

Answer

The Heat and Buildings Strategy is based on a 'fabric first' approach to decarbonising buildings by focusing on upgrading the building fabric before making changes to heating systems, to ensure the transition to low-caron heating is cost-effective and resilient.

Current schemes allow the installation of measures which improve the energy performance of a dwelling within the scope of the “Standard Assessment Procedure” (SAP) – which assesses the energy performance of dwellings. This can include measures such as solid wall insulation, cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, underfloor insulation, draught-proofing, air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps, high heat retention storage heating, low energy lighting, solar PV, solar thermal and heating controls.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL8751
Session
2022-23
Related items
Heat and Buildings Strategy
Tuesday, 19 October 2021
Command papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
Subjects
Conservation Buildings Energy Heating Carbon emissions
Link
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