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Fourth Report - Energy Efficiency of Existing Homes
Environmental Audit Committee
HC 346
Published 22 March 2021
Government response
First Special Report - Energy efficiency of existing homes: Government Response to the Committee’s Fourth Report of Session 2019–21 · published 13 May 2021
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Recommendation
Not Addressed
Para 149
We recommend the Government develop an approved, standardised methodology and data framework for Building Renovation...
Recommendation
We recommend the Government develop an approved, standardised methodology and data framework for Building Renovation Passports and supports their roll-out, with a view to the eventual replacement of Energy Performance Certificates.
Government Response Summary
The government's response discusses embodied carbon and the Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy, but does not address the recommendation to develop a methodology and data framework for Building Renovation Passports or their proposed replacement of EPCs.
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Conclusion
Not Addressed
Para 153
We have heard of the benefits of a bespoke advice service on energy efficient retrofitting.
Conclusion
We have heard of the benefits of a bespoke advice service on energy efficient retrofitting. We consider that such a service will be essential in order to achieve the pace of change needed to meet the net zero target.
Government Response Summary
The government's response discusses public procurement reforms and the Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy, which does not address the conclusion about the essential nature of a bespoke advice service on energy efficient retrofitting.