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Recommendation 55
55
Accepted
We reiterate our previous views that the Government should implement urgent, far- reaching, and long-term...
Recommendation
We reiterate our previous views that the Government should implement urgent, far- reaching, and long-term measures to replace the Green Homes Grant scheme that provides the energy efficiency supply chain with confidence of enduring demand and ends the stop-start policy approach in this area once and for all. We urge the Government not to divert funds from other energy efficiency schemes to pay for this. (Paragraph 217) Conclusion
Government Response Summary
The government has committed £6.6bn this Parliament to improve homes to EPC band C by 2030, is consulting on raising Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for privately rented homes to EPC band C by 2028, and is considering options to deliver £9.2bn to improve energy efficiency across homes, schools and hospitals.
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
Accept. The Government recognises the importance of energy efficiency in reducing household bills and carbon emissions. Government has committed £6.6bn this Parliament and are fully committed to our ambition to improve as many homes as possible to EPC band C by 2030, whilst ensuring value for money for taxpayers. To date, schemes such as the Energy Company Obligation and Warm Home Discount have supported over 3 million low-income households with measures to improve energy efficiency. In total, the Government has invested over £12bn since 2010 to improve the energy efficiency of homes. Government has also committed to consulting on raising Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for privately rented homes to EPC band C where practical, cost-effective and affordable by 2028. The consultation response is due to be published shortly. Government is currently considering options to deliver our manifesto commitment of £9.2bn to improve energy efficiency across homes, schools and hospitals.