Every parliamentary written question tabled by Pippa Heylings this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
Showing 121–127 of 127 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
What steps his Department is taking to improve the energy efficiency of homes for winter 2024-25.
There are multiple targeted schemes in place to deliver energy efficiency measures to low income and fuel poor households. Current schemes include the Energy Company Obligation (ECO), the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS), the Social Housing Decarbon...
If he will make an assessment of the potential merits of establishing local supply rights to allow smaller-scale renewable energy schemes to sell their power directly to local customers.
The ability to access local energy supply is an important part of our energy system. Some suppliers already offer local tariffs, and other products and services are available that provide community benefits. Ofgem has a consultation open at the moment on ...
What estimate he has made of changes in the number of (a) children and (b) pensioners living in fuel poverty since 1 January 2024.
There were an estimated 3.17 million households in fuel poverty in England in 2023 and this is projected to decrease to 3.12 million in 2024 based on assumptions of economic factors and government policy as at January 2024. These statistics are taken from...
What recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of progress on meeting targets to end fuel poverty by 2030.
The Government is committed to tackling fuel poverty. We are currently reviewing the fuel poverty strategy and engaging with stakeholders as part of this process. We will publish a consultation on a new strategy in due course. The Secretary of State has a...
What estimate he has made of the number of people living in fuel poverty.
There were an estimated 3.17 million households in fuel poverty in England in 2023 and this is projected to decrease to 3.12 million in 2024 based on assumptions of economic factors and government policy as at January 2024. These statistics are taken from...
What estimate he has made of the number of people at risk of fuel poverty in winter 2024-25.
There were an estimated 3.17 million households in fuel poverty in England in 2023 and this is projected to decrease to 3.12 million in 2024 based on assumptions of economic factors and government policy as at January 2024. These statistics are taken from...
What discussions he has had with Ofgem on the adequacy of local supply rights for small-scale renewable energy providers.
Ministers have not held meetings on this specific matter with Ofgem. The Department is aware that Ofgem’s licensing regime already enables small-scale generators to apply for a supply licence that is restricted to a specific geographic area.The Government...