Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 62409

Heating: Alternative Fuels

Tabled: 24 June 2025
Answered: 2 July 2025

Question

Gregory Stafford

ConservativeFarnham and Bordon

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to support residents of rural 1950s properties to use alternative fuels to heat their homes; and if he will take steps to reduce the VAT rate on fuel for those unable

Answer

Miatta Fahnbulleh
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...

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