Constituency data: Energy efficiency
Find constituency statistics on Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) in England and Wales and Energy Company Obligations (ECO) measures in Great Britain.

This Commons Library briefing paper provides historical background information on the Warm Home Discount scheme (WHD).
The Warm Home Discount Scheme (497 KB , PDF)
This Commons Library Briefing Paper looks at the Warm Home Discount scheme (WHD). The scheme started on 1 April 2011 and was originally to end on 31 March 2015. It has since been extended and adapted:
Information on recent changes to the WHD scheme and current eligibility criteria can be found in the Library Briefing Paper Help with energy bills.
The scheme offered a rebate on electricity bills, of £120 in year 1, rising to £140 in year 4 (it is at this level now). The funding comes from the participating energy suppliers and it is assumed they then pass these costs on to all consumers through their energy bills.
The original scheme replaced earlier voluntary social tariffs offered by energy suppliers and was first suggested by the Labour Government before being introduced by the Collation Government.
The scheme is aimed at two distinct groups.
The WHD has been generally welcomed, though several voluntary organisations raised concerns during the original consultation period in 2010 as well as post-implementation. In particular they argued that the limited funding for the Broader Group and its discretionary nature may not help many who fall into less well defined vulnerable groups, notably families in fuel poverty with small children or those with disabilities.
The extension of the scheme to 2015/16 extended the eligibility criteria for the ‘Broader Group’ of the scheme.
On 8 April 2016, the Government published its consultation document on an extension to the scheme for 2016/17 (Warm Home Discount Scheme: extension to 2016/17) and an impact assessment . The Government proposes to keep the scheme unchanged for 2016/17 in respect of the Core and Broader Groups. Further details for the period to 2020/21 are to follow in 2017 and are expected to be linked more closely to other fuel poverty initiatives.
It is proposed that the Scottish Government will have some powers with respect to the Warm Home Discount though the way the money is raised will remain a reserved power.
The Warm Home Discount Scheme (497 KB , PDF)
Find constituency statistics on Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) in England and Wales and Energy Company Obligations (ECO) measures in Great Britain.
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