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Heating: Renewable Fuels

Commons · Question 62369 · Tabled 24 Jun 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 2 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of existing regulations relating to the introduction of a renewable liquid heating fuel obligation.

Answer

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh, 2 Jul 2025

For most off-grid properties, transitioning to clean heat will involve installing a heat pump as these are cost-effective, proven technologies. The Government expect sustainable biomass to be prioritised where there are limited alternatives for decarbonis...