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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Delivering the Warm Homes Plan

21 November 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Proposed by Miatta Fahnbulleh Lab Co-op Peckham

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At a glance

Key points

  • UK Government announces 3.2bn investment for the Warm Homes Plan next year.
  • Planning regulations for air source heat pumps will be removed to facilitate installation.
  • Direct grant support through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme will increase to 295 million.

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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