Seventh report - Decarbonising heat in homes
Select Committee
Business and Trade Committee
HC 1038
3 February 2022
Government Response (AI assessment · 39 of 39 classified)
Accepted
14
Acknowledged
16
Deferred
3
Rejected
1
Recommendations
1 results
19
Rejected
Para 75
We acknowledge the introduction of the market-based mechanism outlined in the Heat and Buildings Strategy;...
Recommendation
We acknowledge the introduction of the market-based mechanism outlined in the Heat and Buildings Strategy; however, it will not deliver the scaled-up heat pump market needed to achieve the Government’s heat pump target. The Government must expand the market-based mechanism …
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Government Response Summary
The government rejects the recommendation to expand the market-based mechanism and explore other options. Instead, it describes alternative local authority delivery schemes for improving the energy performance of low-income homes, arguing its approach is different.
Department for Business and Trade
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