Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to increase the rate of energy efficiency measure installations in homes in Preston.

The Government is committed to improving the energy performance of homes across the country, including in Preston.

The Government is investing £6.6 billion over this parliament in decarbonising heat and energy efficiency measures and launched the £1 billion Great British Insulation Scheme in March running until March 2026, saving around 300,000 of the country’s least energy efficient homes £300-£400 each year.

In 2022, a zero-rate of VAT was introduced on energy efficiency measures, and a digitally led service ‘find ways to save energy in your home’ (https://www.gov.uk/improve-energy-efficiency) was launched. This site provides guidance helping consumers make their homes greener and cheaper to run, supported by a call centre for assistance.