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Written questions by Strathern.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Alistair Strathern this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

Department:All (85)Department of Health and Social Care (38)Department for Education (10)Department for Transport (10)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (7)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (5)Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (5)Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (5)Department for Business and Trade (2)Home Office (1)Department for Work and Pensions (1)Ministry of Justice (1)

Showing 15 of 5 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

8 Jun 2026·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
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What assessment he has made of the potential merits of enabling stand alone batteries (without solar PV) to contribute towards a properties EPC rating.

Reply

In the Home Energy Model (HEM): Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) consultation, we proposed how technologies including batteries could contribute to future EPC ratings. The introduction of HEM will enable a half hour resolution that can more accurately...

8 Jun 2026·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
Asked

What assessment he has made of the value of stand-alone batteries in the Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme for homes where solar PV is not present and may not be suitable.

Reply

Domestic batteries are an eligible measure under the Warm Homes: Local Grant. Batteries can only be installed where they complement existing or new solar PV. This is to ensure that households realise the full benefits of installing a battery. Measure elig...

29 May 2026·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
Asked

What steps is he taking to include stand-alone batteries in the Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme.

Reply

Domestic batteries are an eligible measure under the Warm Homes: Local Grant. Batteries can only be installed where they complement existing or new solar PV. This is to ensure that households realise the full benefits of installing a battery. Measure elig...

29 Jan 2025·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
Asked

What steps he is taking to support climate technology start-ups.

Reply

The Government provides significant support to climate start-ups, including through the £1.3 billion Net Zero Innovation Portfolio. The Government will set out its full approach to seizing the growth opportunities from clean energy industries in the forthcoming Industrial Strategy.

8 Nov 2024·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
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What assessment he has made of the potential merits of GB Energy providing temporary back-up sources of power for homes impacted by long power cuts.

Reply

The Government works closely with electricity networks to improve and maintain energy infrastructure resilience. In the event of a disruption, electricity network operators have well practiced response plans in place to minimise disruption to customers. G...

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