Energy Independence news from 2026
11 stories, newest first
- November 2026
Energy Independence Bill introduced to Parliament
The government introduced the Energy Independence Bill to Parliament on 4 November 2026, setting out measures on gas standing charges, consumer protection, rented home efficiency and community stakes in renewable projects.
- October 2026
Gas networks expand Safe & Warm Grassroots Community Scheme with £1.15 million next phase
SGN, Northern Gas Networks and Wales & West Utilities have extended the Safe & Warm Grassroots Community Scheme with the Centre for Sustainable Energy, a £1.15 million programme running to March 2028.
- August 2026
Pembrokeshire FRAME secures VCMA funding for two-year energy support project
Wales & West Utilities has awarded VCMA funding to Pembrokeshire FRAME for a two-year project giving energy support to more than 5,000 residents in the county.
- July 2026
CSE reviews its energy mythbuster page
The Centre for Sustainable Energy has reviewed four of its household energy advice pages, restating figures on heat loss, standby costs, Economy 7 and park home insulation.
Met Office declares another heatwave with temperatures above 30°C
The Met Office declared a further heatwave in early July 2026, with temperatures above 30°C expected across much of the country for up to a week.
- June 2026
Energy Saving Trust to continue overseeing Energy Redress Scheme payments under renewed Ofgem contract
Energy Saving Trust has announced a renewed contract with Ofgem to keep overseeing Energy Redress Scheme payments, the body confirmed on 15 June 2026.
ECIU report quantifies household savings from net zero technologies
A report from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit estimates a typical household with insulation, a heat pump, solar with a battery and an electric vehicle saves almost £1,600 in 2026.
Community Energy Fund share offer surpasses £500,000 target
Low Carbon Hub's Community Energy Fund share offer has passed its £500,000 target early and stays open for over-raising up to £1.2 million for a community-owned battery storage project.
- May 2026
Community Energy Scotland publishes guide to energy monitoring in the home
Community Energy Scotland has published a leaflet explaining home energy monitoring, released as part of its Rural Energy Hubs project, covering meters, displays, apps and smart plugs.
- March 2026
Ofgem opens call for input on adapting the energy price cap for MHHS
Ofgem has opened a call for input on how the wholesale allowance within the energy price cap should change to accommodate Market Wide Half-Hourly Settlement, with responses due by 5 May 2026.
Which? runs Spring home improvements campaign
Which? ran a second home energy communications campaign in March 2026, linking homeowners to its Home Energy Planning Service, after a first campaign in autumn 2025.