https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/docs/2005/10/11782-resaleupdateoct05_3.pdf<\/a>) there are rules which can protect tenants and ensure they are being charged no more than they should be when they buy the electricity through their landlord.<\/p> <\/p>
The Government is working with key stakeholder groups in the private rented sector to help communicate this information.<\/p>"}
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Energy suppliers are required to abide by the Standards of Conduct outlined in their licence conditions, which set expectations regarding their behaviour, information provision and customer service processes. As part of this, when communicating with their customers, energy suppliers must provide information that is complete, accurate and not misleading.<\/p>
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Energy suppliers are regulated against their licence obligations by Ofgem, which has a range of enforcement tools at its disposal.<\/p>"}
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The Government is investing over £6.6 billion over this parliament to improve energy efficiency and decarbonise heating.
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The spending profiles of Government schemes reflect the need for Local Authorities and Housing Associations to deliver over financial years, supported by their local supply chains. The ECO4 order has now been laid, and debates have taken place in both Houses. The Government expects regulations to come into force this month. The scheme is worth £1bn per annum and will run from 2022 \u2013 2026.<\/p>"}
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The Government believes that improving insulation measures in homes is one of the best long-term solutions for reducing household energy costs and fuel poverty. Improving insulation across the UK\u2019s housing stock also aligns with the commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050.<\/p>
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The Government has committed £6.6 billon across the lifetime of this Parliament to decarbonise heat and buildings.<\/p>
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In addition to providing £6.6 billion of funding, the Government is creating a long-term regulatory framework to help meet its aspiration that as many homes as possible are improved to EPC Band C by 2035, where practical, cost-effective, and affordable. The Government has consulted on raising the minimum energy performance rating for privately-rented homes and has committed to consult on options to upgrade homes in the owner-occupier sector.<\/p>
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The Government is also taking action to facilitate low-cost finance from retail lenders to drive investment in energy efficiency measures; and further improving its advice and information offer to help households improve the energy performance of their homes.<\/p>"}
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Cabinet colleagues regularly discuss progress towards meeting the Government\u2019s emissions reduction targets, including the UK\u2019s Nationally Determined Contribution. The Government will publish its Net Zero progress report in the autumn. This will include Net Zero delivery progress in the previous year against the delivery pathway to net zero.<\/p>"}
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The Government recognises this is a worrying time for manufacturing businesses. Ministers and officials continue to engage constructively to further understand and to help mitigate the impacts of high global energy prices. The Government\u2019s priority is to ensure costs are managed and supplies of energy are maintained.<\/p>"}
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