Extract from Westminster Hall debate on HELMS and the Green Deal - Oct 23
Wednesday, 24 October 2018 07:36
Jim Shannon (Strangford) (DUP):...What has happened with HELMS has
probably put a lot of constituents off installing solar panels and,
more broadly, installing renewable energy measures, but as we try
to tackle climate change and battle to keep the lights on, it is
important that we look closely at green energy measures,
from electric cars and smart homes to making simple
energy-efficiency changes to our homes. Not everyone will benefit
from solar panels—people who do not generate...Request free trial
(Strangford)
(DUP):...What has happened with HELMS has probably put a
lot of constituents off installing solar panels and, more broadly,
installing renewable energy measures, but as we try to tackle
climate change and battle to keep the lights on, it is important
that we look closely at green energy measures, from electric cars and smart homes to making
simple energy-efficiency changes to our homes. Not everyone will
benefit from solar panels—people who do not generate enough
electricity are unlikely to reap benefits and will end up paying
more. As has been illustrated today, that was the case for many
hon. Members’ constituents, and HELMS was at fault. The Minister,
the Department and the Government must respond. However, it is so
important that we do all we can both to help people out of fuel
poverty and to support the use of renewables where possible and
appropriate...
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