Powering Homes news, page 30
- June 2025
UK government publishes Solar Roadmap
The UK government published its Solar Roadmap on 30 June 2025, setting out actions to reach 45 to 47GW of solar by 2030 through a "rooftop revolution" across the UK.
Nesta announces improved version of its heat pump cost estimator tool
Nesta has released an improved version of its free heat pump cost estimator, built on MCS installation records and EPC data, with a standalone tool and a version integrated into the Get a Heat Pump website.
Northern Gas Networks and Doctor Hilary Jones issue summer carbon monoxide warning
Northern Gas Networks has partnered with Doctor Hilary Jones to warn of summer carbon monoxide risks after incidents in the North of England rose 16 per cent last summer, and is giving away 1,000 free alarms.
Solar Roadmap published by government and industry
The Solar Roadmap, produced over two years by a government-industry taskforce, sets out measures on rooftop solar, grid connections, supply chains, skills and planning, with a Solar Council to oversee delivery.
Confused.com guide updated to state the Energy Price Guarantee is no longer in effect
Confused.com has updated its Energy Price Guarantee guide to confirm the scheme is no longer in effect, with households now paying rates set by Ofgem's price cap.
ECO4 Measures Table version 4.0 published
Ofgem has published version 4.0 of the ECO4 Measures Table, changing the treatment of solar PV, room-in-roof insulation and shared-ground-loop district heating connections.
Ofgem published its consultation decision
Ofgem has confirmed how it will administer mid-scheme changes to ECO4 and the Great British Insulation Scheme, after 18 responses to its April 2025 consultation.
Catapult analysis shows EV herding creates new overnight demand peak
Energy Systems Catapult analysis of 854 Living Lab homes finds that at around 50% EV uptake the overnight charging peak is twice the size of the early evening peak, driven by time of use tariff herding.
Warm Homes: Local Grant funding opens via Oxfordshire County Council
Oxfordshire County Council is now accepting applications for the Warm Homes: Local Grant, offering fully funded energy efficiency upgrades to low income households at risk of fuel poverty.
CPA publishes consumer guidance on protecting deposits paid to tradespeople
The Consumer Protection Association has published guidance on deposits paid to tradespeople, setting a ceiling of 25 per cent or £7,500 and warning against cash payments.
Resolution Foundation publishes Flex Appeal research on flexible energy pricing
Resolution Foundation research funded by the European Climate Foundation finds flexible energy pricing could cut household electricity bills by £200 a year by 2040, but warns of risks for lower-income families.
Fuel poverty plan review published with two actions closed and six new actions added
The Welsh Government has reviewed its Tackling Fuel Poverty Plan, closing two of the original ten short-term actions, extending eight and adding six new short-term actions.
Mitsubishi Electric introduces the MSZ-RZ R290 residential air conditioning system
Mitsubishi Electric has announced the MSZ-RZ R290, a wall-mounted inverter heat pump for homes and small commercial spaces that runs on R290 refrigerant with a global warming potential of 3.
Warm Home Discount (Amendment) Regulations 2025 laid before Parliament
The Warm Home Discount (Amendment) Regulations 2025 were laid before Parliament on 19 June 2025, with a correction slip issued on 4 July, to widen eligibility for the £150 rebate from winter 2025-26.
Zapmap updates home charging guide with Hive partnership offer
Zapmap has updated its home charging guide, giving a typical installed 7kW charge point cost of £700 to £1200 and promoting a Hive offer with a £20 Zapmap charging credit.
Managed start of RTS phase-out confirmed from 30 June
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has confirmed a managed and more controlled start to the radio teleswitch service phase-out from 30 June, with 314,935 RTS meters still in premises as of 30 May 2025.
Ofgem consulted on RTS-specific supplier licence conditions with a no worse off tariff provision
Ofgem has consulted on new licence conditions for energy suppliers covering radio teleswitch meter replacements, including a provision that consumers be left no worse off on tariff.
Citizens Advice publishes report on spray foam insulation mis-selling
Citizens Advice has published a report on mis-sold spray foam insulation, saying complaints have more than doubled in a year and calling for mandatory quality standards and a single ombudsman.
Energy Systems Catapult publishes report on accelerating energy improvements in the private rental sector
Energy Systems Catapult has published a report calling for outcome-based minimum energy efficiency standards, local one-stop retrofit shops, tailored financing and a digital building passport for privately rented homes.
RdSAP 10 launched, replacing RdSAP 2012
A new version of the methodology used to rate the energy performance of UK homes, RdSAP 10, was launched on 15 June 2025, replacing RdSAP 2012.
Energy Price Guarantee scheme withdrawn
The government has withdrawn the Energy Price Guarantee scheme documents and confirmed the scheme is closed, ending the published record of the support that capped household unit rates from 2022.
MCS submits response to DESNZ consultation
MCS has published its response to a two-part DESNZ consultation on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and on making MCS the sole certification scheme for clean heat installations.
Chancellor confirms £13.2 billion for warm homes plan
The Chancellor confirmed £13.2 billion for the Warm Homes Plan at the June 2025 spending review, covering home energy efficiency spending from 2025-26 to 2029-30.
GB Energy allocated £8.3bn with £2.5bn diverted to nuclear
The 2025 spending review has allocated £8.3bn to Great British Energy and GB Energy – Nuclear, with £2.5bn of that sum reported to be diverted to the allied nuclear company.
Rolls-Royce selected to build small modular nuclear reactors
The government has selected Rolls-Royce to build small modular nuclear reactors and confirmed £2.5bn of funding, alongside wider spending review commitments on home energy efficiency and nuclear power.
Which? publishes response to DESNZ consultation on Boiler Upgrade Scheme and clean heat certification
Which? has published its response to the government's consultation on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and clean heat certification, backing MCS as sole certifier and calling for regulation of third party agreements.
ChargeUK publishes LCP Delta report on £15.5 billion EV charging economic contribution
ChargeUK has published an LCP Delta report putting the direct value of UK EV charging at £15.5 billion by 2035, and warning that weakening the ZEV Mandate could halve operator investment.
Consumer Scotland publishes investigation report with nine recommendations
Consumer Scotland has published an investigation into the energy efficiency and low-carbon heating sector, setting out nine recommendations covering advice, standards, enforcement, funding and redress.
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Consumer Scotland publishes report on converting Scotland's home heating
Consumer Scotland has published an investigation into consumer protections in Scotland's insulation and low-carbon home heating sector, with MCS welcoming its call for a single standards body and a single redress route.
equiwatt launches beta energy tariff integration in its app
equiwatt has added a beta tariff integration to its app, letting users view import rates and contract details, and letting AlphaESS battery owners with an export MPAN earn rewards for exporting.