Powering Homes news, page 111
- January 2022
Together Energy exits the market with British Gas as Supplier of Last Resort
Together Energy (Bristol E.) ceased trading on 18 January 2022 and its customers were moved to British Gas under the Supplier of Last Resort process, Ofgem's Warm Home Discount report confirms.
Together Energy Retail Ltd customers move to British Gas
British Gas has taken on the 176,000 domestic customers of Together Energy Retail Ltd, which exited the market on 18 January 2022, under Ofgem's supplier of last resort process.
Citizens Advice responds to Ofgem consultation on short-term interventions to address market volatility
Citizens Advice has opposed Ofgem proposals to allow exit fees on default tariffs, while backing a requirement for suppliers to offer new tariffs to existing customers.
REA drafts member response to Ofgem BUS administration consultation
The REA has drafted a member response to Ofgem's consultation on how the Boiler Upgrade Scheme will be administered, with member feedback due by 24 January 2022.
NEA responds to Ofgem consultation on short term price cap changes
National Energy Action has told Ofgem that doing nothing is the best of the short term price cap options for fuel poor households, opposing exit fees on standard variable tariffs.
Citizens Advice responds to BEIS consultation on market-based mechanism for low-carbon heat
Citizens Advice has told BEIS that the Boiler Upgrade Scheme needs wider financial support, a single mandatory accreditation body and clearer guidance for manufacturers if low-carbon heat is to work for households.
NEA publishes response to BEIS consultation on phasing out fossil fuel heating in off gas grid homes
National Energy Action has told BEIS that phasing out fossil fuel heating off the gas grid must come with adequate funding and advice for low income households, including support for hybrid systems.
Consultation on market-based mechanism for low-carbon heat closes
A government consultation on a market-based mechanism to expand heat pump installations in existing UK properties closed on 12 January 2022, with the scheme proposed to start in 2024.
NEA NI urges release of funding for broader fuel poverty support package
National Energy Action Northern Ireland has written to the Minister calling for funding to be released for a broader package of support, saying the £2M Emergency Fuel Payment Scheme falls short.
Grants and SchemesWhere to StartScotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
E3G publishes briefing on responding to the energy bill crisis
E3G has published a briefing setting out near-term actions to protect households from sharp energy price increases and longer-term priorities to rebuild for resilience.
Crowdflex study finds domestic flexibility could cut peak demand by up to 23 percent
A study of 25,000 households by SSEN, National Grid ESO, Octopus Energy and Ohme found that homes on time-of-use tariffs cut evening peak demand by 15 to 17 percent, with electric vehicle owners reaching 23 percent.
Working from home raises household gas use amid cost of living crisis
The Resolution Foundation says working from home in the cost of living crisis raises average household gas use by around 50 per cent, and calls for better home insulation.
CE markings no longer recognised in Great Britain
From 1 January 2022 solid fuel heating products and other goods sold in Great Britain must carry the UKCA mark, with the CE mark no longer recognised in the GB market.
Compensation window opens for forced prepayment meter installations
Ofgem has opened a compensation route for households forced onto prepayment meters between 1 January 2022 and 21 January 2023 where suppliers broke the installation rules.
Energy Bills and the Price CapSmart MetersRules and Regulation
Ecodesign limits become mandatory for new stoves
New wood-burning and multifuel stoves sold in the UK have had to meet mandatory Ecodesign limits on four pollutants and a minimum real-world efficiency since 1 January 2022.
Ecodesign regulations apply to solid fuel room heaters sold in the UK
Ecodesign rules have applied since 1 January 2022 to new solid fuel room heaters sold in the UK, a change the Office for Environmental Protection credits with cutting domestic combustion emissions.
Power NI raises domestic electricity prices by 21.4%
Power NI raised domestic electricity prices by 21.4 per cent from 1 January 2022, adding £131 a year to the average household bill in Northern Ireland.
Renewable Heat Incentive ended, replaced by Boiler Upgrade Scheme
The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive closed at the end of March 2022 and the Boiler Upgrade Scheme took its place, offering upfront grants of £5,000 or £6,000 towards heat pumps in England and Wales.
New smart meter target framework introduced
The government introduced a four-year smart metering target framework on 1 January 2022, replacing suppliers' previous obligation to take all reasonable steps to install smart meters by the end of 2021.