Moved by
Lord Teverson
8: After Clause 15, insert the following new Clause—
“Report on effectiveness of energy efficiency programmes in reducing energy costs
(1) Within six months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must review the impact of energy efficiency programmes in reducing energy costs in accordance with this section.
(2) A review under this section must consider the impact of—
(a) the number of homes and business properties which have increased their EPC rating,
(b) the number of homes and business properties which have undergone retrofitting programmes, including—
(i) fitting of solar panels, and
(ii) replacement of gas boilers,
(c) increases in renewable energy sources, and
(d) public messaging campaigns into changing energy usage habits.
(3) The Secretary of State must lay a copy of the report before each House of Parliament.”
Member’s explanatory statement
This new Clause would require the Secretary of State to report on the impact of energy efficiency programmes in reducing energy costs.