Written questions

Heat Batteries: VAT

Commons · Question 119029 · Tabled 9 Mar 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 12 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Claire Young

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of making a formal recommendation to HM Treasury on extending VAT relief to Microgeneration Certification Scheme-certifie

Answer

Answered by Martin McCluskey, 12 Mar 2026

Tax treatment is the responsibility of HM Treasury and they keep all taxes under review. This Government has invested £15 billion in the Warm Homes Plan to help upgrade British homes and cut bills. Whilst we expect heat pumps to be suitable for the vast m...