Written question asked by Bishop of St Albans (Bishops (affiliation)) on Monday, 20 November 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 December 2023. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Friday, 24 November 2023 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Fuel Poverty: Rural Areas
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to address fuel poverty in rural areas, bearing in mind that many rural households are not on the gas grid, in the winter of 2023 and 2024.
- Answer
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We are supporting rural homes and homes off the gas grid through targeted energy efficiency schemes including the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) and Home Upgrade Grant. The Home Upgrade Grant delivers energy efficiency upgrades to low-income households living in the least energy efficient homes off the gas grid.
The Warm Home Discount scheme provides low-income and vulnerable households across Great Britain, including rural areas, with a £150 rebate off their winter energy bill.
This year, low income or vulnerable rural households may also be in receipt of the £900 Cost of Living Payment which is being paid across three instalments.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL430
- Session
- 2023-24
- Subjects
- Fuel poverty Rural areas
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- 2023-11-26 20:45:03 +0000
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