Heat batteries can play a key role in decarbonising homes - but they need Treasury support

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Extending VAT relief to include heat batteries is crucial if this technology is to reach the households that need it most and help the UK meet its decarbonisation goals, writes former DESNZ Minister Lord Callanan

As the former Minister responsible for Energy Efficiency and Green Finance, I have long argued that Britain's greatest opportunity in cutting energy bills and meeting our climate commitments lies in moving...

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