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Warm Homes Plan

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Martin McCluskey received a response to a question they put to the government

Yes. Gas-heated households can access support under the Warm Homes Plan, subject to individual scheme eligibility. The Warm Homes: Local Grant supports eligible low-income households in EPC D-G...

Energy: Schools

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Martin McCluskey received a response to a question they put to the government

The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme supports low-carbon heating and energy efficiency measures in public buildings, including schools. Phase 4 is closed to new applications with no plans for...

Insulation: Housing

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Martin McCluskey received a response to a question they put to the government

The department has recently published guidance on GOV.UK (Spray foam insulation: Remediation, Removal and Lending), which provides consumers with information and links to consumer support on...

Solar Power: Buildings and Parking

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Martin McCluskey received a response to a question they put to the government

The Government is committed to significantly increasing solar deployment across the UK. Since the report, Government published the Solar Roadmap which sets out how Government and Industry will...

Warm Homes Plan

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Martin McCluskey received a response to a question they put to the government

Our Warm Homes Plan will continue to upgrade homes and drive down bills. We remain committed to upgrading up to 5 million homes by 2030 using a range of measures to do so, including Minimum...

Warm Homes Plan

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Martin McCluskey received a response to a question they put to the government

The Government remains committed to tackling fuel poverty and to our Fuel Poverty Strategy, which sets out a plan to lift up to one million households out of fuel poverty by 2030. Following the...

Insulation: Housing

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Martin McCluskey received a response to a question they put to the government

The pricing and availability of mortgages, including decisions on the type of property to lend against spray foam, is a commercial decision for lenders in which the Government does not intervene....

Carbon Capture and Storage: Scotland

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Martin McCluskey received a response to a question they put to the government

Following the 2025 Spending Review, we have been allocating development grant funding to Acorn in line with project needs, to continue its development in advance of a final investment decision. ...

AI Energy Council

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Martin McCluskey received a response to a question they put to the government

The AI Energy Council completed its first term of meetings earlier this year. The Government will confirm the chairing arrangements and date of the next council in due course.

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Written Ministerial Statements

This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by Keadby Next Generation Limited for the construction, operation and maintenance, and...

Electricity: UK Trade with EU

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Martin McCluskey received a response to a question they put to the government

We will negotiate an electricity agreement with the EU with the aim of cutting electricity trading costs, strengthening energy security, driving North Sea investment and helping to achieve our...

Heating: Carbon Emissions

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Martin McCluskey received a response to a question they put to the government

The UK has a particularly high residential electricity-to-gas price ratio compared with many European countries. Electricity prices do not reflect the lower wholesale cost of clean energy, making...

Temperature: Older People

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Martin McCluskey received a response to a question they put to the government

The Government recognises that some groups, including older people, are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat. Air-to-air heat pumps, which can provide heating and cooling, will be eligible for...

Energy: Housing

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Martin McCluskey received a response to a question they put to the government

The Government recognises there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to improving the UK’s diverse building stock. The Government continues to work with heritage organisations...

Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Martin McCluskey received a response to a question they put to the government

The Government’s Warm Homes Plan sets out a range of measures to support households and investment in the clean heat supply chain. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is one part of that plan and has...

Boiler Upgrade Scheme: Heat Pumps

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Martin McCluskey received a response to a question they put to the government

Decarbonising the way we heat our buildings is a key pillar of the Government’s Warm Homes Plan. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is critical component of that Plan and has a budget of £400...

Boiler Upgrade Scheme: Heat Pumps

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Martin McCluskey received a response to a question they put to the government

Boiler Upgrade Scheme statistics are published monthly with a delay of approximately one month. The latest available data are for August 2026: Boiler Upgrade Scheme statistics - GOV.UK. Table 1.3...

UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Martin McCluskey received a response to a question they put to the government

We do not have any FTE officials working on a review of the CBAM. CBAM is a tax and is a matter for HM Treasury.

Heating: Housing

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Martin McCluskey received a response to a question they put to the government

The Government is making strong progress in supporting off-gas-grid homes to switch to cleaner heating. In response to the Middle East situation, the Government increased grants available for...

Energy Company Obligation

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Martin McCluskey received a response to a question they put to the government

ECO4 Flex Route 3 supports medically vulnerable households not meeting standard benefits criteria, but does not disapply the property requirements. Article 19(1)(e) cross-refers to articles 13...