Written questions

Heating: Housing

2026-05-17 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · 2463 · Official question

Graham Leadbitter

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of moving households on old electric heating systems onto modern high heat retention storage heaters.

Answer

The Department recently consulted on the role of alternative clean heating solutions for properties that may not be suitable for heat pumps or heat networks. Through this consultation, we sought evidence on the costs and barriers to uptake of alternative ...