Government must find a way of replacing energy efficiency taskforce

Ministers must find a way to replace the recently axed energy efficiency taskforce, a former member has urged. News the taskforce was to be scrapped after just six months has been met with dismay by various industry figures, including those working for fuel poverty charities. Speaking to Utility Week following the government’s decision National Energy Action’s (NEA) chief executive Adam Scorer expressed his disappointment at the move but said he was more concerned about Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s announcement to scrap the requirement for minimum energy efficiency standards for the private rented sector.

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