§ Mr. RosindellTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will make a statement on the Energy Efficiency Implementation Plan. [185904]
§ Mr. Morley"Energy Efficiency: The Government's Plan for Action" was published on 26 April 2004. The Government estimate that the measures in the Plan will save over 12 million tonnes of carbon by 2010, saving consumers over £3 billion annually. Key measures in the energy efficiency plan include
A new aim to save 4.2 million tonnes of carbon from households by 2010;Double the level of Energy Efficiency Commitment (EEC) activity from 2005 to 2011, subject to a review in 2007;New fiscal measures announced in Budget 2004, including a tax allowance to encourage domestic landlords to invest in their properties;New energy services pilots, through which energy suppliers can offer innovative energy efficiency packages to customers;Information, advice and support through the work of the Energy Saving and Carbon Trusts;Incentives to improve efficiency in industry including revised targets and extension of the scope of the Climate Change Agreements, together with the forthcoming EU emissions trading scheme;Committed leadership by Government including a new commitment by central government to use only the best energy performance buildings; More emphasis on communicating with people about climate change.