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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Energy-Efficient Homes: Support

Tuesday 15 September 2020 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • The Government announced over 2 billion of new funding to upgrade homes through the green homes grant scheme.
  • Homeowners and landlords in England can apply for vouchers from the end of September to fund at least two thirds of the cost of upgrading their homes' energy performance.
  • Greater Manchester Combined Authority has the opportunity to participate in the scheme.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 William Wragg Con
Economy Energy Environment
Context

The MP is inquiring about the government's financial assistance to enhance the energy efficiency of homes, focusing on a specific announcement made by the Chancellor.

Question

What financial support is being provided to upgrade the energy efficiency of homes. The Government recognises the importance of energy efficiency in achieving climate change objectives and tackling fuel poverty; hence, I am asking about the funding announced by the Chancellor.

Answer from Kemi Badenoch

The Government recognises the importance of energy efficiency in achieving climate change objectives and tackling fuel poverty. In July, my right hon Friend the Chancellor announced over £2 billion of new funding to upgrade homes through the green homes grant scheme. Additionally, various policies are in place to support home energy efficiency improvements.

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Q2 William Wragg Con
Housing Energy
Context

The MP is asking about the assessment made by the government regarding the £2 billion scheme for home insulation, including when constituents can apply for it.

Question

What assessment has my hon Friend made of the benefits of this ambitious £2 billion scheme for home insulation, and when will my constituents be able to access it to make those improvements to their homes?

Answer from Kemi Badenoch

From the end of September, homeowners and landlords across England, including in my hon Friend's constituency, will be able to apply for vouchers to fund at least two thirds of the cost of upgrading the energy performance of their homes. Additionally, Greater Manchester Combined Authority has the opportunity to bid for part of the £500 million being made available to local authorities to help low-income households directly.

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