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My right honourable friend the Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change (Gregory Barker MP) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.
I am pleased to announce today the publication of DECC’s Government response document ‘Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive: Improving support, increasing uptake’, which sets out a range of improvements...
My right honourable friend the Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change (Gregory Barker MP) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.
I am pleased to announce today the publication of DECC’s Government response document ‘Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive: Improving support, increasing uptake’, which sets out a range of improvements...
I am pleased to announce today the publication of DECC’s Government response document “Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive: Improving Support, Increasing Uptake”, which sets out a range of improvements and increased support under the non-domestic renewable heat incentive (RHI).
This responds to the consultations “Expanding the non-domestic scheme”, “Air to Water Heat...
I am pleased to announce today the publication of DECC’s Government response document “Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive: Improving Support, Increasing Uptake”, which sets out a range of improvements and increased support under the non-domestic renewable heat incentive (RHI).
This responds to the consultations “Expanding the non-domestic scheme”, “Air to Water Heat...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what proportion of energy suppliers' phase 1 and phase 2 obligations under the home heating cost reduction obligation of the Energy Companies Obligation have been met to date.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what proportion of energy suppliers' phase 1 and phase 2 obligations under the home heating cost reduction obligation of the Energy Companies Obligation have been met to date.
Phases 1 and 2 cover the period 1 January 2013 to 31 March 2014. Ofgem reported that, as of the end of September 2013, energy companies had collectively delivered 24.7% of their phase 1 and phase 2 obligations under the Home Heating Cost Reduction Obligation within the Energy Company Obligation. This information is available on the Ofgem website at:
https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications-and-updates/energy-companies-obligation-eco-compliance-update-november-2013
In addition, companies had notified a large number of measures which had not yet been approved.
Ofgem published details of individual obligated suppliers' progress against their phase 1 and phase 2 obligations under all the elements of the Energy Company Obligation on 8 November, This information is available on the Ofgem website:
https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/ofgem-publications/84352/ecocomplianceupdate-october2013quarterlyannexv1.pdf
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what proportion of homes in England are mainly heated by (a) gas, (b) electricity and (c) home heating oil.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what proportion of homes in England are mainly heated by (a) gas, (b) electricity and (c) home heating oil.
It is estimated that in 2011, 83% of homes in the UK were mainly heated by gas, 8% by electricity and 4% by home heating oil.
Estimates for the proportion of homes in the United Kingdom mainly heated by gas, electricity and home heating oil are based on ‘Table 3.16: Installed central heating by type in UK 1970-2011' of ‘Energy Consumption in the UK (2013)', which can be accessed here:
www.gov.uk/government/publications/energy-consumption-in-the-uk
The most recent data available is for 2011. Country level figures are not available.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to ensure continuing financial investment in improving the energy efficiency of older people’s homes; and what steps they are taking to increase awareness of the health risks caused by cold weather and how to stay warm indoors.[HL2989]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to ensure continuing financial investment in improving the energy efficiency of older people’s homes; and what steps they are taking to increase awareness of the health risks caused by cold weather and how to stay warm indoors.[HL2989]
The Government is committed to supporting older and vulnerable people keep warm and we have a strong package of policies which are already delivering assistance to those in need. These include the Energy Company Obligation and the Warm Home Discount. ECO is expected to provide efficient boilers and insulation measures to some 230,000 low income and vulnerable households, including pensioner households, each year. This year, 2 million households will get help under the Warm Home Discount — including an automatic electricity bill discount of £135 for well over 1 million of the poorest pensioners.
The Government has also provided £900,000 to fund the creation of the ‘Big Energy Saving Network’ which will focus on helping consumers understand tariffs and switching options as well as how they could benefit from energy efficiency programmes available to them.
As we approach winter, my officials are seeking opportunities to maximise the use of the Energy Saving Advice Service (ESAS—contact number 0300 123 1234), which provides a referral service for ECO Affordable Warmth. Plans are already in place to promote it through existing correspondence to qualifying benefit recipients from the Department for Work and Pensions, and DECC’s communications to pensioners receiving the Warm Home Discount Core Group.
The Department of Health’s Cold Weather Plan, setting out a series of clear actions to minimise the health impact of severe winter weather on the elderly and vulnerable, was published on October 25. The supporting Keep Warm Keep Well campaign will be launched shortly.
Last winter, £2.15 billion of Winter Fuel Payments were made to 12.5 million pensioners, providing very valuable support at a time of year when it is most needed.
Cold Weather Payments are also made to the elderly and vulnerable during periods of very cold weather.
To ask the hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, representing the House of Commons Commission what recent inspections have been undertaken of thermostat controls in the Chamber; what routine maintenance is carried out on the heating system in the Chamber; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, representing the House of Commons Commission what recent inspections have been undertaken of thermostat controls in the Chamber; what routine maintenance is carried out on the heating system in the Chamber; and if he will make a statement.
The Chamber's environmental controls (including thermostat/sensor control) are inspected before every sitting of the House and are monitored throughout by staff in Engineers' Control using building management systems, including alarms. Maintenance plans are designed
to minimise the risk of the heating system going wrong. If the hon. Member has concerns about specific issues, the DG, Facilities would be happy to discuss these with her.
All the plant systems serving the Chamber are regularly maintained to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The major plant serving the Chamber is being refurbished under the major medium term mechanical and electrical programme.
The Minister previously promised me that he would discuss cold alarms with the energy suppliers and let me know their response, but he has not. With people choosing between heating and eating, and with prices ridiculously high, will he please now tell me what progress he has made on cold alarms, which will alert vulnerable people and their carers when temperatures become dangerously low and prevent more unnecessary deaths this winter?
The Minister previously promised me that he would discuss cold alarms with the energy suppliers and let me know their response, but he has not. With people choosing between heating and eating, and with prices ridiculously high, will he please now tell me what progress he has made on cold alarms, which will alert vulnerable people and their carers when temperatures become dangerously low and prevent more unnecessary deaths this winter?
I apologise to the hon. Lady. I am not sure whether she actually wrote to me, which I invited her to do following her question. I will look at the issue again after these questions to see where we are, and I will write to her later today.
I apologise to the hon. Lady. I am not sure whether she actually wrote to me, which I invited her to do following her question. I will look at the issue again after these questions to see where we are, and I will write to her later today.
I apologise to the hon. Lady. I am not sure whether she actually wrote to me, which I invited her to do following her question. I will look at the issue again after these questions to see where we are, and I will write to her later today.
The Minister previously promised me that he would discuss cold alarms with the energy suppliers and let me know their response, but he has not. With people choosing between heating and eating, and with prices ridiculously high, will he please now tell me what progress he has made on cold alarms, which will alert vulnerable people and their carers when temperatures become dangerously low and prevent more unnecessary deaths this winter?
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what steps he is taking to introduce the Renewable Heat Incentive for residential properties; and when he expects that grant to be available.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what steps he is taking to introduce the Renewable Heat Incentive for residential properties; and when he expects that grant to be available.
We published the details of the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive on 12 July; and these are available through our website at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/renewable-heat-incentive-proposals-for-a-domestic-scheme
Subject to EU state aid and parliamentary approval, we intend to open the scheme for payments from spring 2014.
I will carry on, if that is all right with the hon. Gentleman. I want to give the Minister a lot of time to answer a lot of questions.
I am proud that the Labour Government brought these payments in and consistently looked to increase them. I am pleased the coalition...
I will carry on, if that is all right with the hon. Gentleman. I want to give the Minister a lot of time to answer a lot of questions.
I am proud that the Labour Government brought these payments in and consistently looked to increase them. I am pleased the coalition...
Mr Caton, it is a pleasure to see you in the Chair during this important, but short, debate.
Every year the Government need to think about how they will prepare for winter and the challenges that lie ahead, including how we can prevent thousands of people from dying from cold each...
Mr Caton, it is a pleasure to see you in the Chair during this important, but short, debate.
Every year the Government need to think about how they will prepare for winter and the challenges that lie ahead, including how we can prevent thousands of people from dying from cold each...
I congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing this debate. Does he accept that fuel bills may be rising, but there are things that individual constituents can do? In my area of Northumberland, for example, 13 groups have formed oil-buying clubs, which have seen reductions of between 10% and 20% in...
I congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing this debate. Does he accept that fuel bills may be rising, but there are things that individual constituents can do? In my area of Northumberland, for example, 13 groups have formed oil-buying clubs, which have seen reductions of between 10% and 20% in...
There are a lot of people doing a lot of good things, and they know how to manipulate the market. They can take up contracts, use the internet and work things out, but I am talking about people who cannot do those things. I am talking about the poorest in...
There are a lot of people doing a lot of good things, and they know how to manipulate the market. They can take up contracts, use the internet and work things out, but I am talking about people who cannot do those things. I am talking about the poorest in...
I totally accept that we should be looking after those people who are least able to look after themselves. There are areas of tremendous social deprivation in the north-east, but those groups, supported by local churches, credit unions, parish councils and community action groups, are the ones being helped in...
I totally accept that we should be looking after those people who are least able to look after themselves. There are areas of tremendous social deprivation in the north-east, but those groups, supported by local churches, credit unions, parish councils and community action groups, are the ones being helped in...
I accept what the hon. Gentleman says to a certain extent, but they cannot do enough. The Government have to take a lead. Perhaps he will agree with my final points, because I am a great believer in giving solutions as well as criticism.
As I have said, many people do...
I accept what the hon. Gentleman says to a certain extent, but they cannot do enough. The Government have to take a lead. Perhaps he will agree with my final points, because I am a great believer in giving solutions as well as criticism.
As I have said, many people do...