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Recommendation 37
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Throughout our inquiry we have heard about the co-ordination gap between central policies and the...
Recommendation
Throughout our inquiry we have heard about the co-ordination gap between central policies and the delivery of these policies at the local level. It is an oversight of the Heat and Buildings Strategy that it did not explore how the delivery of low carbon heat can be improved. Further to our recommendation to establish a heat decarbonisation sector deal, we recommend that Ministers engage local and regional government representatives in this sector deal.
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Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government
Not Addressed
The Government has been working closely with regional government representatives to attract investment within the supply chain. This has included facilitating discussions with heating appliance manufacturers interested in increasing their manufacturing capacity and training capability in the UK. The Government has also been providing funding through schemes like the National Skills Fund to create opportunities for new local training initiatives in low carbon sectors. Furthermore, the recent announcement of a new £2.6 billion Shared Prosperity Fund will enable local partners to invest in training and research and will support SMEs to innovate and grow their businesses, with a particular focus on energy efficient and low carbon technologies. Finally, through the Net Zero Innovation Programme BEIS has been engaging and supporting local governments, for example, the £60 million Heat Pump Ready Innovation Programme will have a strong focus on coordinating local actors in the roll out of heat pumps.