Source · Select Committees · Business and Trade Committee
Recommendation 18
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The Secretary of State’s assertion that the target to deploy 600,000 heat pumps will “have...
Recommendation
The Secretary of State’s assertion that the target to deploy 600,000 heat pumps will “have to be delivered” highlights the Government’s determination but there is still a lack of specific, strategic action on its part to ensure that low carbon heat targets are delivered. The Government must set out a clear, long term plan as to how the current rate of installations will be increased in order to scale up the market.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Government is investing £550 million to significantly expand Skills Bootcamps, which provide adults in England with in-demand skills in a range of areas, including green skills. Invitation to tender for the delivery of the next wave of Skills Bootcamps closed on 28th February 2022. Following a period of assessment an announcement will be made detailing the list of successful suppliers who will be awarded contracts to deliver this training. The Government is working closely with Mayoral Combined Authorities, Local Enterprise Partnerships and Local Authorities to ensure that Skills Bootcamps deliver against local skills priorities training is widely available to meet skills needs across the country. Finally, work is ongoing alongside local authorities, devolved administrations, and energy hubs to ensure that training is available and supported across the UK and will engage with Local Skills Improvement Plans in future.