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Energy Company Obligation

Asked by Pippa HeylingsLiberal DemocratDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 4 February 2026UIN 108875

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the extension of ECO4 being limited to December 2026 on insulation installers and the supply chain.

Answered by Martin McCluskey

The government recognises the closure of the supplier obligation schemes may present challenges for companies in the supply chain. The government is committed to supporting businesses to transition to new opportunities in the sector. The Warm Homes Plan sets out government’s plans to invest nearly £15 billion in home upgrades. The number of UK jobs supported in clean energy industries and their supply chains is estimated to increase from around 440,000 today to around 860,000 by 2030 and we are working closely with the sector to support its growth.

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