Green Deal and ZCH – Commons hears the lessons learned
17th November 2015

The lessons learned from previous home energy efficiency schemes such as Green Deal and Zero Carbon Homes are due to come under scrutiny today (November 17) as the Commons Select Committee on Energy and Climate Change resumes to hear evidence on ‘Home Energy Efficiency and Demand Reduction’.

The Committee, in its introduction to the debate says: “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.

“The Committee investigates what lessons can be learnt from these and previous energy efficiency schemes.  The evidence received feeds into our scrutiny of energy efficiency policies over the course of this Parliament.”
Following evidence earlier this month from organisations including Citizens Advice, the Energy Saving Trust and National Energy Action, the resumed committee was due to hear evidence from organisations including the Green Building Council and National Housing federation.

http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/energy-and-climate-change-committee/news-parliament-2015/home-energy-evidence-15-16/