Powering Homes news, page 21
- November 2025
Ofgem sets energy price cap for 1 January to 31 March 2026
Ofgem has set the energy price cap for 1 January to 31 March 2026 at £1,758 a year for a typical dual fuel Direct Debit household, a rise of 28 pence a month.
Energy Bills and the Price CapStatisticsRules and Regulation
Consultation on continuing the Warm Home Discount Scheme closed
The government has confirmed the Warm Home Discount will run for a further five years to 2030/31, after a consultation that closed on 20 November 2025 drew 93 responses.
Energy UK publishes response to DESNZ consultation on continuing the Warm Home Discount
Energy UK has told the government that the Warm Home Discount should run for five more years, grow to at least £1.5 billion and be paid for from taxation rather than energy bills.
SSEN rolling transformer replacement programme extends across central southern England and north of Scotland
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks has completed a £2m transformer replacement at Chertsey in Surrey and says similar projects are under way or planned across central southern England and the north of Scotland.
Aqara announces availability of Radiator Thermostat W600 in Europe including the UK
Aqara has put its Radiator Thermostat W600 on sale in seven European markets including the UK, adding Thread and Zigbee connectivity to a smart radiator valve.
Industry bodies warn UK will miss 2028 heat pump target by up to a decade and issue three-point action plan
Heating manufacturers, merchants and professional bodies have warned ministers that the UK will miss its 2028 target of 600,000 heat pump installations a year, possibly by a decade, and set out three proposed remedies.
Trust publishes WHD consultation response
The British Gas Energy Trust has published its response to the consultation on continuing the Warm Home Discount, backing the scheme but calling for a larger rebate and multi-year funding.
DESNZ consulted on Boiler Upgrade Scheme changes and published government response
The government has published its response to a consultation on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, setting out changes that include new grants for air-to-air heat pumps and heat batteries.
Government launches consultation on alternative heating technologies
The government opened a consultation on 18 November 2025 into alternative clean heating technologies including heat batteries and biomass, running until 10 February 2026.
Government response to Part 1 of the consultation published
The government has published its response to Part 1 of its Boiler Upgrade Scheme consultation, confirming £2,500 grants for air-to-air heat pumps and heat batteries among a set of eligibility changes.
JRF briefing proposes rising block tariff funded by taxation and network profits levy
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has published modelling showing a rising block tariff funded by taxation and a levy on network profits would cut the median household energy bill by £150 a year.
Scottish Government statement on draft heat buildings legislation
The Scottish Government has paused its Heat in Buildings Bill for this parliamentary session, publishing a draft instead and offering grants of up to £9,000 for heat network connections.
Part L 2025 consultation closes
The Welsh Government's consultation on changes to Building Regulations Part L, covering energy efficiency in new and existing buildings, closed on 17 November 2025.
SGN reports 26% of CO call-outs are false alarms from alarm or battery failure
SGN has published data showing 26% of carbon monoxide call-outs it attended were false alarms linked to battery or alarm failure, alongside 2024 incident figures for its networks.
Energy SuppliersWhere Our Energy Comes FromBoilers and Heating
Analysis finds UK policies give residential gas a negative effective carbon price
Energy Systems Catapult analysis finds residential gas carries an effective carbon price of minus £67 per tonne of CO2e, while electricity sits at £74, both far below the £261 needed for Net Zero.
EDF launches limited time discount of up to £1,000 on solar and battery systems
EDF has cut up to £1,000 off the price of solar and battery systems bought before 23:59 on 23 November 2025, with smaller systems discounted by £500 or £750.
Myenergi warranty v4.1 applies to products purchased on or after this date
Myenergi has published product warranty version 4.1, covering zappi chargers, eddi diverters, harvi sensors, hubs and libbi batteries bought on or after 11th November 2025.
TÜV Rheinland (China) expanded its MCS certification scope
TÜV Rheinland (China) has widened its MCS product certification scope beyond solar PV to cover heat pumps, building-integrated solar PV, solar heating and solar mounting systems.
EHPA publishes updated map of European fossil fuel boiler bans
The European Heat Pump Association has updated its tracking of fossil fuel boiler bans across Europe, noting changes in Austria, Ireland and the UK since its January 2024 version.
Energy Systems Catapult publishes response to Ofgem lower-standing-charge tariff consultation
Energy Systems Catapult has backed Ofgem's plan to require suppliers to offer lower-standing-charge tariffs but says the proposal lacks a clear plan to manage risks of reduced competition and consumer harm.
Instaclad no longer meets the approved description
Ofgem has confirmed that the Instaclad external wall insulation system no longer meets its approved innovation measure description under ECO4, after its BBA certificate was withdrawn.
Nesta published a project update on a local clean heat planning tool
Nesta has published details of a prototype tool that groups neighbouring properties by the low-carbon heating technology deemed most suitable for them, starting in Plymouth.
UK Power Networks announces partnership with Diabetes UK to promote Priority Services Register
UK Power Networks has partnered with Diabetes UK to promote its Priority Services Register to customers who depend on electricity for insulin storage and medical equipment.
Valiant radiator fan recalled over fire risk
The Valiant rechargeable radiator fan has been recalled from end users because its lithium-ion polymer battery may fail and catch fire, the Office for Product Safety and Standards said on 7 November 2025.
Engagement condition changed to require positive customer action
Ofgem has changed the engagement condition in its proposed Debt Relief Scheme so that customers must take positive action, such as making a payment, rather than suppliers merely discussing options with them.
Ofgem publishes Debt Relief Scheme Impact Assessment
Ofgem has published an impact assessment for its proposed Debt Relief Scheme, estimating Phase 1 would write off between £312.4 million and £472.9 million of eligible debt across 280,000 to 400,000 accounts.
Ofgem publishes detailed proposals for the Debt Relief Scheme
Ofgem has set out detailed proposals for a one-time Debt Relief Scheme to write off energy debt built up during the crisis, with phase one expected to support up to 200,000 households.
Rules and RegulationEnergy Bills and the Price CapGrants and Schemes
Ofgem publishes regulatory expectations for suppliers on Additional Support Credit
Ofgem has published regulatory expectations telling suppliers how they should assess and provide Additional Support Credit to vulnerable prepayment customers who have self-disconnected or are at risk of doing so.
Rules and RegulationEnergy SuppliersEnergy Bills and the Price Cap
Scottish Government publishes Climate Change Plan 2026-2040
The Scottish Government published its draft Climate Change Plan for 2026 to 2040 on 6 November 2025, setting out policies and proposals intended to meet Scotland's first three carbon budgets.
SMMT publishes statement opposing pay-per-mile electric vehicle tax
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has said a proposed pay-per-mile tax on electric vehicles would be a strategic mistake at a pivotal moment for the UK's EV transition.