Powering Homes news, page 10
- May 2026
SSC Energy trading period ends
The Energy Ombudsman now lists the broker SSC Energy, trading as Ss Connections Ltd, as inactive, with its recorded trading period ending on 6 May 2026.
British Gas pledges £40 million to British Gas Energy Trust
British Gas has pledged £40 million to the British Gas Energy Trust, committing £8 million a year for five years to support households facing financial hardship and energy debt.
Energy SuppliersGrants and SchemesEnergy Bills and the Price Cap
Elec Tech Utilities Ltd scheme membership ended
The Energy Ombudsman lists Elec Tech Utilities Ltd as inactive from 5 May 2026, meaning the broker is no longer signed up to its dispute resolution scheme.
Energy Saving Trust responds to lender energy performance consultation
The Energy Saving Trust has welcomed government proposals for a mandatory energy performance duty on mortgage lenders, but says the current scope would reach only a fraction of the homes it could.
Grant categories and values notice amended
The government has amended the details of grant categories and values in the Boiler Upgrade Scheme notice, with a further version of the approved categories and values to apply from 21 July 2026.
Sunmoon Energy trading period ends
The Energy Ombudsman has recorded Sunmoon London Ltd, trading as Sunmoon Energy, as inactive, with its membership of the ombudsman scheme running from 1 December 2022 to 5 May 2026.
Which? updates loft insulation costs and savings guidance
Which? has updated its loft insulation guidance, publishing Energy Saving Trust savings figures of up to £340 a year and RICS cost data for professionally fitted insulation.
Aira profile updated with May 2026 company description
Aira's Which? Trusted Traders profile now carries a May 2026 company description setting out its all-inclusive heat pump plan and 15-Year Aira Guarantee.
Battery electric vehicles reach 27.3% market share in May
Battery electric vehicles took a 27.3% share of UK new car registrations in May 2026, the highest monthly share so far this year, though the year-to-date figure remains below the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate target.
Baxi launches Care Kits and Care Kits Plus for preventative boiler maintenance
Baxi has launched two ranges of preventative maintenance kits containing high-wear boiler components, which it recommends fitting during annual servicing and at three to five year intervals.
DESNZ data shows solar installation costs falling
Government data shows the cost of small scale solar installations fell by 7% and larger systems by 9% between 2024/25 and 2025/26, as ministers prepare loan support.
Energy Saving Trust updates cavity and solid wall cost and savings figures
The Energy Saving Trust's cavity and solid wall guides, updated May and June 2026, put average cavity wall insulation at £2,700 with £200 annual savings on a semi-detached home.
G99/NI Fast Track application limit raised to 60A per phase
NIE Networks has raised the G99/NI Fast Track application limit in Northern Ireland from 16A to 60A per phase, while keeping the export limit at 16A per phase.
Rules and RegulationWhere Our Energy Comes FromWind, Hydro and Micro-CHP
GivEnergy cloud premium access to become paid
GivEnergy Software will charge a single monthly fee for cloud premium access from May 2026, covering remote access, historical data, automation and API usage, while local standard access stays free.
Intended introduction of Heat in Buildings Bill after Scottish election
The Scottish Government has paused its Heat in Buildings Bill and now intends to introduce it after the Scottish Parliament returns following the May 2026 election, subject to the outcome.
Light Energy Partners Ltd trading period ends
The Energy Ombudsman lists two energy brokers, Light Energy Partners Ltd and SmartSwitch Energy, as inactive with both leaving its scheme on 1 May 2026.
Lowerbills.Biz recorded as inactive by Energy Ombudsman
The Energy Ombudsman has recorded the energy broker Lowerbills.Biz as inactive, with a leaving date of 1 May 2026, and says it cannot review disputes about the firm.
Maxeon PV module warranty becomes effective
Maxeon has set an effective date of May 1, 2026 for a revised limited warranty covering its PV modules, with 40-year terms on both product and performance cover.
MCS Customer Insights team to contact selected customers from May 2026
MCS will begin contacting selected households with certified renewable installations from May 2026 to verify certificates and check satisfaction, but only where customers have agreed to be contacted.
National Power Group Limited listed as inactive by Energy Ombudsman
The Energy Ombudsman has recorded National Power Group Limited as inactive, with its membership of the dispute scheme ending on 1 May 2026 after just over seven months.
Nexcharge Solutions Limited ceases trading
The Energy Ombudsman lists Nexcharge Solutions Limited as an inactive energy broker, with its trading period recorded as ending on 1 May 2026.
Ofgem to announce July price cap level towards end of May
Ofgem will announce the July to September 2026 price cap level towards the end of May, with forecasts pointing to a rise driven by wholesale gas costs after the Iran conflict.
Public consultation on Warm Healthy Homes Fund opens
Northern Ireland's Department for Communities has opened a public consultation on the Warm Healthy Homes Fund, its planned replacement for the Affordable Warmth Scheme, running until 19 August 2026.
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Smart metering regulations signed into force
Regulations and amendments enacting smart metering consumer protection changes were signed into force in May 2026, alongside a wider clean flexibility update covering tariffs, storage and settlement.
- April 2026
Enersol Tech Ltd trading period ends
The Energy Ombudsman's page for Enersol Tech Ltd records the broker's trading period as ending on 30 April 2026, with its membership status listed as inactive.
Four million UK homes now use air conditioning as temperatures forecast to hit 26°C
Uswitch research puts UK air conditioning ownership above four million homes, double the level of three years ago, as temperatures reach 26°C and fans add millions to weekly running costs.
Green Pulse Energy listed as inactive by Energy Ombudsman
The Energy Ombudsman now records Green Pulse Energy as inactive, with its membership of the dispute scheme ending on 30 April 2026 after a period beginning 9 April 2025.
Interim evaluation of Warm Home Discount scheme published
DESNZ has published interim findings from its evaluation of the Warm Home Discount scheme, covering recipient and supplier experiences in the 2022 to 2023 and 2023 to 2024 scheme years.
End of recorded trading period for Active Powwr Ltd
The Energy Ombudsman has recorded 29 April 2026 as the leaving date for the energy broker Active Powwr Ltd, which it says is not signed up to its dispute scheme.
Switch Logic activity period ends on Energy Ombudsman record
The Energy Ombudsman's page for the broker Switch Logic records its membership as inactive, with its activity period ending on 29 April 2026.