Powering Homes news, page 4
- September 2026
Consultation on reforming consumer protection for home upgrade schemes closes
The government consultation on reforming consumer protection for home upgrade schemes closed at 11:59pm on 10 September 2026, with feedback now being analysed.
Energy UK publishes response to DESNZ consultation on reforming consumer protection for home upgrade schemes
Energy UK has published its response to a government consultation on consumer protection for home upgrade schemes, backing installer accountability, a single certification body and a stronger Warm Homes Agency.
MCS sets out consumer protection under redeveloped installer Scheme
MCS has set out the consumer protections that will apply under its redeveloped installer Scheme, including in-house complaints handling, free binding dispute resolution and financial protection of at least six years.
PredBat v9.0.2 released with FoxCloud Feed-in First and GE Cloud fixes
PredBat version 9.0.2 selects Feed-in First for Fox Cloud freeze export, fixes GE Cloud scheduled charge control and adds a myenergi zappi option for automatic configuration.
UK wholesale gas prices hit four-year high
UK wholesale gas reached levels last seen in December 2022, approaching 200p per therm on 9 September 2026, while heating oil prices exceeded their previous five-year highs.
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FAQ page for Approved Document L 2026 edition published
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has published answers to common questions on the 2026 edition of Approved Document L, setting out how solar requirements apply to new homes in England.
RAW Charging marks World EV Day with free charging across its national AC network and select Ultra-rapid hubs
RAW Charging marked World EV Day with free charging across its national AC network and at selected Ultra-rapid hubs, according to a Zapmap news item published on 8 September 2026.
Tax information and impact note published on temporary VAT zero rate
HM Revenue and Customs has published the tax information and impact note for a temporary zero rate of VAT on qualifying domestic electricity in Great Britain, running from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027.
TotalEnergies begins delivery of TfL rapid and ultra-rapid charging rollout across London
TotalEnergies has started delivering Transport for London's rapid and ultra-rapid charging rollout across the capital, according to a news report published on 8 September 2026.
UKAS approves MCS Installer scheme updates for air-to-air heat pumps
UKAS has approved updates to the redeveloped MCS Installer scheme to incorporate air-to-air heat pumps, allowing MCS to begin accrediting certification bodies for the technology.
Consultation launched on a proposed Welsh public energy company
The Welsh Government has opened a consultation on proposals for a single national public energy company owned by the people of Wales, running until 30 November 2026.
Predbat v8.55.0 released with improved plan history view and PV clipping predictions
Predbat has released version 8.55.0, improving its plan history view and PV clipping predictions and extending the manual rate override horizon to seven days.
Predbat v9.0.0 released, moving GivTCP REST into its own component
Predbat has released version 9.0.0, refactoring GivTCP REST handling into a standalone component and adding Octopus Intelligent Go and inverter fixes for home battery control.
Firmus Energy Ten Towns tariff to increase by 9%
The Utility Regulator has confirmed a 9% rise in firmus energy's regulated gas tariff in the Ten Towns network, announced on 4 September 2026 after a review of the supplier's costs.
Uswitch updated its green energy guide
Uswitch updated its green energy guide on 4 September 2026, publishing current supplier fuel mix figures and the standards a tariff must meet to carry its Green Accreditation badge.
Zapmap guide updated on five ways to find and pay for EV charging
Zapmap has updated its guide to finding and paying for public EV charging, covering live charge point status, in-app payment across more than 40 networks, EV model profiles, route planning and driver check-ins.
Predbat v8.54.3 released with a critical security fix for credential leakage
Predbat has published a security update that stops its home battery control software leaking credentials through apps.yaml downloads and debug dumps, alongside a set of smaller fixes.
Scottish Government publishes fuel poverty scenario modelling for October to December 2026 price cap period
Scottish Government modelling estimates around 820,000 fuel poor households in Scotland, 32 per cent of all households, for the October to December 2026 price cap period, up around 20,000 on the previous quarter.
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tado° makes Multi Home available
tado° has launched Multi Home, a software feature letting customers manage several properties and both its V3+ and X product lines from one account in the tado° app.
Voco Tech Solutions Ltd joins Energy Ombudsman scheme
Voco Tech Solutions Ltd has joined the Energy Ombudsman scheme, giving its customers in Great Britain access to independent dispute resolution from 2 September 2026.
Cadent publishes 2025 gas emergency call figures for North West and East Midlands
Cadent has published figures showing more than 67,000 smell of gas calls in the North West and over 43,500 in the East Midlands during 2025, on the national gas emergency number.
EDF updates tariff terms and conditions
EDF published its latest update to its residential tariff terms and conditions on 1 September 2026, covering cancellation rights, payment rules, smart meter data and the circumstances in which supply can be transferred to another supplier.
Hive discontinues security cameras and Homeshield devices while thermostats remain supported into 2026
Which? reports that Hive will discontinue its security cameras and Homeshield devices, while its smart thermostats remain on sale and supported in the consumer group's latest testing.
InstaGen, The Solar Centre and Octopus plug-in kits due by end of September 2026
InstaGen, The Solar Centre and Octopus Energy are preparing plug-in solar kits for UK households, with InstaGen kits due by the end of September 2026 at an RRP of £549.
Inverter 12/2k5 Smart available from September
Victron Energy's Q3 2026 Euro price list marks the Inverter 12/2k5 Smart as available from September at € 650, alongside two other September inverter lines.
MVP deployment planned for Autumn/Winter 2026
Ofgem has confirmed the Retail Energy Code Company as delivery body for the Consumer Consent Solution, with a minimum viable product planned for deployment in autumn or winter 2026.
NISEP schemes for 2026/27 approved and live
The Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme's schemes for 2026-2027 have been approved and are live, drawing on an £8 million fund collected from electricity customers.
Reformed EPC regulations to be brought into force in autumn 2026
Reformed Energy Performance Certificate regulations in Scotland are due to come into force in autumn 2026, introducing a new Heat Retention Rating on domestic certificates.
Scottish Government publishes Programme for Government 2026 to 2031 confirming heat in buildings legislation
The Scottish Government's Programme for Government 2026 to 2031 confirms a long-delayed heat in buildings bill, but makes no mention of fuel poverty in its plans.
Trust responds to Ofgem price cap rise announcement
British Gas Energy Trust has responded to Ofgem's announcement that the energy price cap will rise by 4% from 1 October 2026, taking a typical dual-fuel Direct Debit bill to £1,723 a year.