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<p>The Government has noted the paper presented by National Energy Action on February
13<sup>th</sup> and will assess what the implications are for current policies. Government
will consider this and other evidence provided by stakeholders as part of the design
of any future fuel poverty schemes. In particular it will consider the views of the
Committee on Fuel Poverty.</p><p> </p><p>Government recently confirmed plans to reform
the Energy Company Obligation, which is worth £640m per year. In 2017-18, 70% of the
scheme will be directed at low income households. This represents an increase from
£310m to £450m of funding per year. Energy companies are also required to provide
over 2 million low income and vulnerable households with a £140 rebate off their energy
bill each winter, under the Warm Home Discount Scheme, which is worth £320m per year.</p><p>
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