Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
4th Report - Accelerating the transition from fossil fuels and securing energy supplies
Environmental Audit Committee
HC 109
Published 5 January 2023
Recommendations
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Deferred
Para 70
The Government must also urgently bring forward measures to incentivise energy efficiency improvements via the...
Recommendation
The Government must also urgently bring forward measures to incentivise energy efficiency improvements via the mortgage market. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy conducted a consultation on how an obligation on lenders could be introduced to improve the …
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Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the role of mortgage lenders, but cites recent economic pressures as a reason to refine policy in this area based on consultation feedback before publishing a response. In the meantime, they are investing up to £20m through the Green Home Finance Accelerator programme.
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Deferred
Para 78
The Government can take further practical measures to make its policy on energy efficiency more...
Recommendation
The Government can take further practical measures to make its policy on energy efficiency more effective. The current system of Energy Performance Certificates still requires a thorough overhaul to ensure that they represent an accurate assessment of the improved energy …
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Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the role of Energy Performance Certificates and intends to consult on proposed reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings framework in 2023, including options for an improved set of metrics.