Home energy efficiency and demand reduction

Energy efficiency and demand reduction is one of the most cost effective ways to cut carbon emissions, improve energy security and reduce consumer bills. However, the Government has announced the end of two key policies – Zero Carbon Homes and the Green Deal - without bringing forward any replacement schemes. The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is also due to come to an end in March 2017.

Purpose of the inquiry

The Committee will be investigating what lessons can be learnt from these and previous energy efficiency schemes.  The evidence received will feed into our scrutiny of energy efficiency policies over the course of this Parliament.

Send a written submission

The Committee invites responses addressing some, or all, of the following questions in no more than 3000 words:

• Why have previous approaches to energy efficiency failed to deliver significant results?
• What lessons can be learnt from current and previous schemes including Green Deal, Green Deal Home Improvement Fund, and ECO?
• How does the UK’s performance on home energy efficiency compare with other countries? What lessons can be learned from these countries on energy efficiency?

The Committee may seek responses to further questions as DECC’s policy in this area evolves.

Deadline for submissions: Monday 12 October 2015

Submissions should be submitted via the Home energy efficiency Inquiry Page.