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<p>The Government has extended the Energy Company Obligation to 2026 and expanded
the Warm Home Discount to £475 million per year from 2022 to 2025/2026. This will
see targeted support continue to be provided to low-income and vulnerable households
to install energy saving measures and heat their homes over the winter months, while
making savings on their energy bills through having better insulated homes. The future
Home Upgrade Grant scheme, due to commence in 2022, will support low-income households
with upgrades to the worst-performing homes off the gas grid in England. These upgrades
will create warmer homes at lower cost and support low-income families with the switch
to low-carbon heating. This increased energy efficiency is complemented by the Government’s
rollout of over 26 million smart meters, which help consumers see how much energy
they are using in near real-time and make sure they are ready to take advantage of
the next wave of flexible, low-carbon technologies and energy tariffs.</p><p> </p><p>This
Government is committed to getting the transition to net zero right for all consumers,
including those in vulnerable circumstances, and will shortly publish a call for evidence
to begin an ongoing strategic dialogue between consumers, industry and the Government
on affordability in the energy system.</p>
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