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Energy Efficiency And Home Insulation Initiatives

06 July 2022 · 0 other contributors · 621 words

Opened by Margaret Greenwood Lab Wirral West

Responding minister: Not recorded

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At a glance

Margaret Greenwood raised concerns about energy efficiency and home insulation initiatives in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.

Key points

  • Margaret Greenwood raises concerns about rising energy costs affecting low-income households and the poor energy efficiency of UK homes.
  • Greenwood notes that the Liverpool city region has invested 60 million to retrofit over 5,500 homes, focusing on disadvantaged households.
  • Greenwood asks the Government to commit to insulating 90 million homes within a decade and to increase funding and apprenticeships for retrofitting old homes and building new eco-friendly homes.

Key requests to Government

Greenwood asks the Government to commit to insulating 90 million homes within a decade and provide additional funding for local areas like the Liverpool city region. She also inquires about increasing apprenticeships for skills needed for retrofitting old homes and building new eco-friendly homes, and highlights an architect's ultra low energy net zero carbon home design as an inspiration for government action.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Margaret Greenwood Lab Wirral West

Margaret Greenwood is concerned about the impact of rising energy costs on low-income households this winter. She notes that the UK has the least energy-efficient housing in Europe and cites a figure from Citizens Advice that effectively insulated homes can help to reduce soaring energy bills by ensuring better retention of heat. The Liverpool city region, under metro Mayor Steve Rotheram, has invested nearly £60 million to retrofit more than 5,500 homes, targeting funding at the most disadvantaged households.

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