The UK is committed to reaching net zero by 2050. This briefing provides an overview of the background context for net zero, the plans in place to reach this goal, and current progress.

The UK is committed to reaching net zero by 2050. This briefing provides an overview of the background context for net zero, the plans in place to reach this goal, and current progress.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to upgrade homes to make them cheaper to heat in Harpenden and Berkhamsted.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to upgrade homes to make them cheaper to heat in Harpenden and Berkhamsted.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her department has concluded its review into the Energy Saving Materials Framework; and when a decision is expected regarding the extension of its current sunset clause of March 2027.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her department has concluded its review into the Energy Saving Materials Framework; and when a decision is expected regarding the extension of its current sunset clause of March 2027.

This briefing outlines the various financial support available across the UK for installing energy efficient measures, heating and renewable energy in homes.

This briefing outlines the various financial support available across the UK for installing energy efficient measures, heating and renewable energy in homes.

The Future Homes and Buildings Standards: 2023 consultation on changes to Part 6, Part L (conservation of fuel and power) and Part F (ventilation) of the Building Regulations for dwellings and non-domestic buildings and seeking evidence on previous changes to Part O (overheating). Summary of responses received and Government response. Incl. appendix. 145p.

The Future Homes and Buildings Standards: 2023 consultation on changes to Part 6, Part L (conservation of fuel and power) and Part F (ventilation) of the Building Regulations for dwellings and non-domestic buildings and seeking evidence on previous changes to Part O (overheating). Summary of responses received and Government response....

My Honourable Friend the Minister for Building Safety, Fire and Democracy (Samantha Dixon MBE MP) has today made the following statement:

I wish to update the House on the publication of the Government Response to the 2023 Future Homes and Buildings Standards consultation and the laying of a statutory instrument today...

My Honourable Friend the Minister for Building Safety, Fire and Democracy (Samantha Dixon MBE MP) has today made the following statement:

I wish to update the House on the publication of the Government Response to the 2023 Future Homes and Buildings Standards consultation and the laying of a statutory instrument today...

I wish to update the House on the publication of the Government Response to the 2023 Future Homes and Buildings Standards consultation and the laying of a statutory instrument today to implement the policy resulting from this consultation.

Improving the energy efficiency of our buildings and reducing carbon emissions is challenging...

I wish to update the House on the publication of the Government Response to the 2023 Future Homes and Buildings Standards consultation and the laying of a statutory instrument today to implement the policy resulting from this consultation.

Improving the energy efficiency of our buildings and reducing carbon emissions is challenging...

Lords motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Lords motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

My Lords, this draft order was laid before Parliament on 26 January 2026. This Government remain fully committed to ensuring that households, particularly those on low incomes or at risk of fuel poverty, can live in warmer, more energy-efficient homes that are affordable to heat. At the heart of this...

My Lords, this draft order was laid before Parliament on 26 January 2026. This Government remain fully committed to ensuring that households, particularly those on low incomes or at risk of fuel poverty, can live in warmer, more energy-efficient homes that are affordable to heat. At the heart of this...

My Lords, I will respond on the Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) (Amendment) (Specified Period) Order. While appearing to be only a minor adjustment today, this SI is important, as it involves the need to protect the most vulnerable in our society from poorly insulated homes and fuel poverty.

The...

My Lords, I will respond on the Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) (Amendment) (Specified Period) Order. While appearing to be only a minor adjustment today, this SI is important, as it involves the need to protect the most vulnerable in our society from poorly insulated homes and fuel poverty.

The...

I thank the Minister for his introduction of this statutory instrument. This order extends the energy company

obligation end date by nine months to ensure an orderly transition for consumers and suppliers to help meet existing targets. This extension was determined following consultation and following the calls of business. On...

I thank the Minister for his introduction of this statutory instrument. This order extends the energy company

obligation end date by nine months to ensure an orderly transition for consumers and suppliers to help meet existing targets. This extension was determined following consultation and following the calls of business. On...

I thank noble Lords for their constructive contributions to this afternoon’s debate; I hope to respond to their points in a similarly crisp and succinct fashion.

First, the noble Baroness, Lady Bloomfield, asked how much taxpayers will pay for the extension of the ECO. The answer is: nothing. The ECO will...

I thank noble Lords for their constructive contributions to this afternoon’s debate; I hope to respond to their points in a similarly crisp and succinct fashion.

First, the noble Baroness, Lady Bloomfield, asked how much taxpayers will pay for the extension of the ECO. The answer is: nothing. The ECO will...

This Library briefing sets out financial and practical help for constituents with their domestic energy bills.

This Library briefing sets out financial and practical help for constituents with their domestic energy bills.

Lords statement on the warm homes plan.

Lords statement on the warm homes plan.

My Lords, I thank the Minister for responding on the Statement made in another place.

I very much appreciate that this plan has taken longer to finalise than expected, with a year’s delay, but I have to say that we will join those who support a measured and incremental move towards...

My Lords, I thank the Minister for responding on the Statement made in another place.

I very much appreciate that this plan has taken longer to finalise than expected, with a year’s delay, but I have to say that we will join those who support a measured and incremental move towards...

My Lords, I welcome this Statement. Promised nearly two years ago as a “flagship response” to soaring energy bills and poor home efficiency, it has taken some time. Delays have consequences, particularly for the millions of families living in homes that are cold. They are paying the price.

That said, this...

My Lords, I welcome this Statement. Promised nearly two years ago as a “flagship response” to soaring energy bills and poor home efficiency, it has taken some time. Delays have consequences, particularly for the millions of families living in homes that are cold. They are paying the price.

That said, this...

I thank the noble Lord and the noble Earl for their contributions on this Statement. I think I can say that both of them were pretty supportive, which is nice for something as large as this. I therefore bank that support, as it were, and will address myself to the...

I thank the noble Lord and the noble Earl for their contributions on this Statement. I think I can say that both of them were pretty supportive, which is nice for something as large as this. I therefore bank that support, as it were, and will address myself to the...

My Lords, I welcome the Government’s emphasis on solar. Is my noble friend following developments in the use of perovskite, a material that potentially greatly increases solar panel efficiency by as much as 30%, while reducing panel manufacturing costs? Are we monitoring the work being carried out by Oxford PV,...

My Lords, I welcome the Government’s emphasis on solar. Is my noble friend following developments in the use of perovskite, a material that potentially greatly increases solar panel efficiency by as much as 30%, while reducing panel manufacturing costs? Are we monitoring the work being carried out by Oxford PV,...

I thank the noble Lord for his question. It might be helpful if I go into a brief disquisition on perovskite and its qualities, to inform the House about the noble Lord’s question.

Perovskite is, quite simply, a wonder product in terms of solar development. It is a mineral, but largely...

I thank the noble Lord for his question. It might be helpful if I go into a brief disquisition on perovskite and its qualities, to inform the House about the noble Lord’s question.

Perovskite is, quite simply, a wonder product in terms of solar development. It is a mineral, but largely...