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4th Report - Accelerating the transition from fossil fuels and securing energy supplies
Environmental Audit Committee
HC 109
Published 5 January 2023
Recommendations
8
Not Addressed
Para 57
The Government’s current fuel poverty target ‘to ensure that as many fuel-poor homes as is...
Recommendation
The Government’s current fuel poverty target ‘to ensure that as many fuel-poor homes as is reasonably practicable achieve a minimum energy efficiency rating of band C, by 2030’ is vague and unspecific. Informed by the CCC’s Sixth Carbon Budget advice, …
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Government Response Summary
The government response discusses NSTA emissions monitoring rather than the fuel poverty target and energy efficiency taskforce recommendations.
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Not Addressed
It is unclear whether Ministers will maintain the current position whereby grade 3b agricultural land...
Recommendation
It is unclear whether Ministers will maintain the current position whereby grade 3b agricultural land is available for ground-mounted solar installations. We recognise that the Government must balance the needs of energy security with biodiversity protection and food production. Nevertheless, …
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Government Response Summary
The government describes its technology-neutral approach, the importance of renewable energy such as solar panels, and the introduction of uplifted energy efficiency standards. They will explore how they can continue to drive onsite renewable electricity generation in new homes and buildings as part of the full technical consultation on the Future Homes Standard.
Conclusions (1)
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Conclusion
Para 111
The converted Drax power station provides 12% of the UK’s renewable power from the burning of wood pellets. This source of power is reliable and flexible and supports more intermittent renewables, such as wind and solar. However, we note that concerns have been raised about its sustainability and short-term climate …