In March 2021 we reported that as much as 62% of future emissions reductions would rely on individual choices and behaviour but that government had not yet properly engaged with the public on substantial behavioural changes that achieving net zero would require.28 In our current inquiry, the Department told us that the most important consumer behaviour changes government is now seeking through its Strategy are the choices to buy an electric car, a heat pump and housing insulation.29 The Strat...

In March 2021 we reported that as much as 62% of future emissions reductions would rely on individual choices and behaviour but that government had not yet properly engaged with the public on substantial behavioural changes that achieving net zero would require.28 In our current inquiry, the Department told us that the most important consumer behaviour changes government is now seeking through its Strategy are the choices to buy an electric car, a heat pump and housing insulation.29 The Strategy has ‘targets and ambitions’ including 600,000 heat pump installations each year by 2028; as many homes as possible to be EPC Band C (a measure of ene Type: conclusion | Number: 9 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: 2.1 The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Target implementation date: Autumn 2022 2.2 The Net Zero Strategy sets out how the government will support the public to make green choices, including making the green choice easier, cheaper and cleare