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1714086

	registered interest
	date	26/04/2024
	answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept id	215
	answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	hansard heading	Energy: Debts
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 26 April 2024 to Question 23316, whether energy charges by suppliers to consumers include debt servicing.
	tabling member constituency	East Lothian
	tabling member printed	Kenny MacAskill
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	23954
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/05/2024 answer text <p>The setting of tariffs is a commercial matter for each energy supplier. However, in setting the level of the Default Tariff Cap Ofgem include an allowance for servicing consumer debt. This allowance is intended to enable suppliers to recover reasonable costs incurred for servicing consumer debt and ensure that suppliers can offer consumers an appropriate level of support in managing their debts, whilst ensuring the retail energy market remains resilient.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 01/05/2024 05:22:23 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
	tabling member	4772 label Biography information for Kenny MacAskill

1714093

	registered interest
	date	26/04/2024
	answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept id	215
	answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	hansard heading	Power Failures: Voice over Internet Protocol
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he has taken to help ensure that (a) energy companies and (b) network operators can contact consumers on the Energy Priority Services Register during a power cut once the public switched telephone network switchover is complete.
	tabling member constituency	Rhondda
	tabling member printed	Sir Chris Bryant
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	23838
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/05/2024 answer text <p>Ofgem rules require all energy suppliers and network operators to provide and maintain a Priority Service Register, which is a free support service available to people in vulnerable situations. Wherever possible, PSR customers should receive advanced notice of scheduled power cuts and given priority support in emergencies, and nominee schemes so that friends and family can be contacted and act on behalf of the householder.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 01/05/2024 05:20:53 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
	tabling member	1446 label Biography information for Sir Chris Bryant

1714111

	registered interest
	date	26/04/2024
	answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept id	215
	answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	hansard heading	Energy Company Obligation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether she has had recent discussions with Ofgem on taking steps to ensure that energy companies use reputable contractors to meet their obligations under the ECO4 scheme.
	tabling member constituency	Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey
	tabling member printed	Drew Hendry
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	23889
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/05/2024 answer text <p>Installations under ECO4 must be carried out by TrustMark registered and Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 2030 or Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) certified businesses, in accordance with PAS 2035. This ensures work is carried out by an installer who has demonstrated an appropriate level of skill and competence and minimises the risk of unintended consequences.</p><p> </p><p>As the only Government endorsed quality scheme, TrustMark registered businesses are thoroughly vetted for technical competence, customer service, and good trading practices. TrustMark registered businesses must also provide an appropriate guarantee and be signed up to a dispute resolution process.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 01/05/2024 10:52:54 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
	tabling member	4467 label Biography information for Drew Hendry

1714023

	registered interest
	date	25/04/2024
	answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept id	215
	answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether she has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on the potential impact of the Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre on growth and investment.
	tabling member constituency	Edinburgh South West
	tabling member printed	Joanna Cherry
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	902618
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2024 answer text <p>The Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC) has been a key pillar of this Government’s Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge, backed by over £20 million in funding to date, supporting policy research, evidence gathering and engagement.</p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State and other Ministers in this Department have regular discussions with counterparts in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), including on how Government can seize the opportunities of the green economy by continuing to support industry and funding green research &amp; development.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 02/05/2024 06:06:01 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
	tabling member	4419 label Biography information for Joanna Cherry

1713463

	registered interest
	date	24/04/2024
	answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept id	215
	answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	hansard heading	Energy: Meters
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many and what proportion of householders declined the installation of a smart meter in 2023.
	tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
	tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	23411
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/04/2024 answer text <p>The Department does not hold information on households declining a smart meter installation.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 29/04/2024 08:26:58 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
	tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1713466

	registered interest
	date	24/04/2024
	answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept id	215
	answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	hansard heading	Energy: Prices
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether her Department is providing additional support to carers to help with rising energy costs.
	tabling member constituency	Midlothian
	tabling member printed	Owen Thompson
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	23531
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/04/2024 answer text <p>Energy prices have fallen significantly since last winter, and the Q2 2024 price cap has fallen by nearly 60% since Q1 2023 when the price cap peaked.</p><p> </p><p>The Government’s cost-of-living support package between 2022 to 2025 is worth £108 billion, or £3,800 per household on average, one of the largest support packages in Europe.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the Government continues to provide support through the Warm Home Discount, which provides eligible low-income households with an annual £150 rebate off their energy bill every winter.</p><p> </p><p>Carer’s Allowance is also available to provide a measure of financial support to those not able to work full time due to their caring responsibilities. The rate of Carer’s Allowance is £81.90 a week. In addition to Carer’s Allowance, carers on low incomes can claim income-related benefits, such as Universal Credit and Pension Credit.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 30/04/2024 06:25:23 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
	tabling member	4482 label Biography information for Owen Thompson

1713473

	registered interest
	date	24/04/2024
	answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept id	215
	answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	hansard heading	Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of enabling transition between technologies when applying for Renewable Heat Incentive payments when a given technology is not feasible after technical review.
	tabling member constituency	Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey
	tabling member printed	Drew Hendry
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	23512
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/04/2024 answer text <p>The Non-Domestic and Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive schemes are closed to new applications. Therefore, the Government does not plan to make such an assessment, given that new applications can no longer be made to the schemes.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 29/04/2024 08:26:15 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
	tabling member	4467 label Biography information for Drew Hendry

1713479

	registered interest
	date	24/04/2024
	answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept id	215
	answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	hansard heading	Energy Performance Certificates
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps her Department is taking to improve EPC rating metrics to more accurately assess low-carbon heating systems.
	tabling member constituency	Brighton, Kemptown
	tabling member printed	Lloyd Russell-Moyle
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	23540
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/05/2024 answer text <p>As highlighted in the Powering up Britain document, the government is currently working on proposals for improving Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) metrics and intends to consult on these in the coming months. The proposals will consider the recommendations from the Independent Review of Net Zero and the 2023 Climate Change Committee report, including that new EPC metrics account for wider benefits from low-carbon heating. The government also has a continuing programme of user research to improve the way in which information is presented on EPCs.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 01/05/2024 10:53:22 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
	tabling member	4615 label Biography information for Lloyd Russell-Moyle

1713493

	registered interest
	date	24/04/2024
	answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept id	215
	answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	hansard heading	Ofgem: Consultants
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how much Ofgem has spent on external consultancies in the last five years.
	tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
	tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	23376
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/04/2024 answer text <p>Ofgem is an independent regulator and accountable directly to Parliament. While DESNZ has close links to Ofgem we do not regulate or fund them. However, information on payments to suppliers, including consultancies, can be found at: <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ofgem.gov.uk%2Fabout-us%2Fcorporate-publications%2Fexpenses-and-contracts-data%3Fsort%3Dpublication_date&amp;data=05%7C02%7CParliamentary.PQ%40energysecurity.gov.uk%7Cb9a3de1eeda1454e1f3708dc6870a5f1%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638500080231242421%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=nAYW7d6ZNx82aSie3kqRmBBgGCUZwVJexDmSSOJgDQE%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/about-us/corporate-publications/expenses-and-contracts-data?sort=publication_date</a> and Ofgem’s annual report and accounts is at: <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ofgem.gov.uk%2Fpublications%2Fofgem-annual-report-and-accounts-2022-2023&amp;data=05%7C02%7CParliamentary.PQ%40energysecurity.gov.uk%7Cb9a3de1eeda1454e1f3708dc6870a5f1%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638500080231252691%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=SUrwdZT%2Bp0oxgRCWb%2F2QK8HO49mOQdC2gS1bOyNWaqM%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications/ofgem-annual-report-and-accounts-2022-2023</a></p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 30/04/2024 06:24:26 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
	tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1713566

	registered interest
	date	24/04/2024
	answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept id	215
	answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	hansard heading	Energy: Meters
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate she has made of the number of households that have received compensation for having had a pre-payment meter fitted against their will.
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	23547
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/05/2024 answer text <p>Suppliers have so far carried out 150,000 assessments to make sure those impacted get the compensation they deserve. Of these cases, around 2,500 customers were identified as needing compensation - and around 60% of those have received it, with payments planned for another 1,000 customers. We expect suppliers to work and day and night to issue these remaining payments - there is no excuse for delay. While this is a matter for Ofgem, I have spoken to Ofgem about their responsibilities and the need for suppliers to speed up payments. I will continue to monitor this very closely.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway question first answered 01/05/2024 05:25:24 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi