To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what steps his Department is taking to meet demand for solar photovoltaic applications under the Low Carbon Buildings Programme. (264888)

The popularity of the Low Carbon Buildings Programme (LCBP) Phase 2 has lead to an oversubscription in solar photovoltaic applications.

Any applications for solar photovoltaic made after the full budget allocation for this technology was reached (26 February) are being kept on hold. We are discussing the current allocations for the other technology pots with the Framework Suppliers to ensure we can maximise spend through to the end of programme.

LCBP Phase 2 is still open for solar thermal, biomass, micro wind and ground source heat pump applications. In addition, LCBP Phase 1 is open to household applications for the range of technologies including solar photovoltaic.