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Delivering the Warm Homes Plan

21 November 2024

Proposing MP
Miatta Fahnbulleh Lab Co-op
Peckham
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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TAGS
Housing

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses the UK Government's Warm Homes Plan aimed at improving home heating efficiency and reducing energy costs.

Action Requested

The government is investing £3.2bn next year in the Warm Homes Plan, including removing planning regulations for air source heat pumps, increasing direct grant support through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to £295 million, and introducing reforms to stimulate investment in the supply chain.

Key Facts

  • The Warm Homes Plan will receive a total investment of £3.2bn from government, social housing providers and obligations on suppliers next year.
  • The Government is removing planning regulations requiring heat pumps to be installed at least one metre away from a property’s boundary.
  • Direct grant support for heat pumps through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme will increase by £30 million this financial year and double to £295 million in the next financial year.
  • A Heat Pump Investment Accelerator Competition will provide investment in homegrown heat pump production.
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