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<p>The Government recognises the importance of energy efficiency in our homes for
achieving our climate change objectives.</p><p> </p><p>In the summer, the Chancellor
announced up to £3 billion across four schemes to make our buildings greener and more
energy efficient. The Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan extended these schemes, with
a further £1 billion available next financial year to decarbonise buildings in England,
encourage the deployment of low carbon heating in homes and businesses, and support
the creation of clean heat networks.</p><p> </p><p>The Government also recently announced
plans to extend the Energy Company Obligation to 2026 with an increased value of £1
billion per year so suppliers can help improve the coldest homes and reduce fuel poverty.</p><p>
</p><p>The upcoming Heat and Buildings Strategy will set out further detail on the
Government’s plans to reduce emissions from homes.</p>
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