Heating our homes inquiry: ESNZ Committee holds oral evidence session on role of local government in decarbonisation of heating
The third oral evidence session in the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee’s heating our homes inquiry will examine the role of local government in the transition to more energy efficient homes along with the challenges faced by specific regions and types of housing.
Meeting details
The first panel, featuring West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris and representatives from the LGA and Energy Systems Catapult, will explore the importance of local leadership, engaging with local communities and initiating community energy schemes.
The second panel of rural and historic home and local government experts will discuss the barriers to home retrofitting being faced by communities across the country and the importance of skills and developing the workforce.
The Committee has previously taken evidence from senior ESNZ Department officials and the energy and insulation industries and held a session on technology and innovation