Powering Homes News: page 5
- July 2026
Ofgem July price cap rise is the biggest jump in years
Ofgem's July price cap rise is the biggest jump in years, Uswitch says, with 12 million households on standard variable tariffs facing higher bills unless they fix.
Ofgem publishes call for input on Cost Allocation Review
Ofgem's first Consumer Vulnerability Strategy progress report finds support for households in debt is improving but uneven, with 58% of customers behind on bills lacking a repayment plan at the end of 2025.
Ofgem re-publishes price cap levels for July to September 2026 under revised 2026 TDCV
Ofgem has re-published the July to September 2026 price cap levels using new lower typical consumption figures, with the cap for a typical direct debit household rising 13 per cent to £1,663.
Online air conditioning installation requests rise more than 300% during heatwave
Online marketplaces reported air conditioning installation requests up by more than 300 per cent at the start of July 2026, as BESA warned about unqualified installation of refrigerant equipment.
Plug-in Solar Device Interim Product Specification Version 2.0 issued
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has issued Version 2.0 of its interim product specification for plug-in solar devices, setting the technical and safety limits that will govern the products.
Publication of research on heat pump transition for households at risk of fuel poverty
Research commissioned for the Committee on Fuel Poverty and published on GOV.UK examines how households at risk of fuel poverty can be supported through the transition to heat pumps.
RTS meters being phased out in stages
The Energy Saving Trust says the Radio Teleswitch Service is being phased out in stages and that households with an RTS meter should contact their energy supplier to arrange a replacement.
Trust writes to Prime Minister with five priorities to end fuel poverty
British Gas Energy Trust has written to the Prime Minister setting out five priorities to end fuel poverty, saying immediate help must be paired with action on debt, income and housing.
Warm Homes Plan to invest close to £15 billion in UK homes
The Warm Homes Plan will direct close to £15 billion into UK home improvements, with fully funded heat pumps for low income households and low or zero interest loans for homeowners.
- June 2026
Deadline for Government and Parliament to decide the Seventh Carbon Budget level
The Government has set a draft Seventh Carbon Budget of 535 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent for 2038 to 2042, and Parliament must approve or reject it by 30 June 2026.
ECO4 measure transfer period ends
Energy suppliers can transfer completed ECO4 measures until 30 June 2026, three months after the scheme's main obligation period closed on 31 March 2026.
NEA publishes Clearing the Decks paper on energy debt
National Energy Action has published Clearing the Decks, a paper arguing that record energy debt of £4.79 billion raises bills for all households, as the price cap rises 13 per cent on 1 July 2026.
Power NI residential electricity prices rise 6.2%
Power NI has raised the unit price its residential customers in Northern Ireland pay for electricity by 6.2% from 1 July 2026, adding about £5 a month to an average bill.
tado° X 10-year extended warranty introductory offer ends
tado° has closed the introductory 10-year extended warranty that came with its X range, so purchases made after 30th June 2026 no longer qualify for the promotion.
Which? updates best oil filled radiators review
Which? has updated its best oil filled radiators review, with pricing and availability last checked in June 2026 and running costs based on the current energy price cap unit price of 25.73p per kilowatt hour.
Citizens Advice publishes Future of Prepayment discussion paper
Citizens Advice has published a discussion paper on the future of prepayment energy, covering self-disconnection, rising debt and whether current safeguards remain fit for purpose.
Revised Typical Domestic Consumption Values take effect for the price cap from 1 July 2026
Ofgem's revised Typical Domestic Consumption Values took effect on 1 July 2026, restating price cap bill figures at lower assumed electricity and gas use for the July to September quarter.
Climate Change Committee publishes annual progress assessment warning faster electrification would cut household bills
The Climate Change Committee's annual progress assessment says emissions fell 1.8% in 2025 but warns slower electrification is leaving households exposed to fossil fuel price shocks.
Ofgem opens consultation on implementing outcomes-based regulation
Ofgem has opened a consultation on putting outcomes-based regulation into practice for energy suppliers, starting with billing rules, with responses due by 19 August 2026.
Viessmann launches Vitocal 200-A ie heat pump in the UK
Viessmann has launched the Vitocal 200-A ie air-to-water heat pump for UK homes at InstallerSHOW in Birmingham, with outputs from 4 to 12 kW and availability this autumn.
Power Savings Network Limited registered with Ombudsman scheme
Power Savings Network Limited has been listed as an active supplier covered by the Energy Ombudsman from 22 June 2026, giving its customers access to the dispute service.
Consultation launched on reforming consumer protection for home upgrade schemes
The government has opened a consultation on a single consumer protection service for home upgrades, alongside higher repair cover for faulty solid wall insulation and faster Energy Ombudsman decisions.
DESNZ announces reforms to improve access to Energy Ombudsman
The government has set out reforms to the Energy Ombudsman, cutting the time householders must wait before escalating a complaint and adding compensation when remedies are not carried out on time.
Government publishes response to energy redress consultation
The government has published its response to the Fairer, faster redress in the energy market consultation, setting out which proposals on Energy Ombudsman powers it will progress.
Government responds to consultation on strengthening energy supply market protections
The government has responded to its consultation on energy supply market protections, committing to stronger Energy Ombudsman powers and easier automatic referral for complaining households.
IAA raises repair cover for ECO4 and GBIS solid wall insulation to £25,000
The Installation Assurance Authority has raised its repair cover for faulty ECO4 and GBIS solid wall insulation to £25,000, up from £20,000, as ministers consult on a new consumer protection service.
Which? responds to Government consultation following botched insulation schemes
Which? has told a Government consultation that stronger consumer protections, qualified installers and cost-free redress are needed to restore trust after past insulation schemes.
Retailers join government plans for plug-in solar and consultation launched
Retailers including B&Q, Currys, Amazon and Lidl have joined government plans for plug-in solar, as DESNZ opened a consultation on enforcing safe consumer installation rules.
SSEN publishes customer guide on looped services
SSEN has published a customer guide and an example letter explaining looped electricity services, where two homes share one connection, and how it separates them.
Energy Saving Trust to continue overseeing Energy Redress Scheme payments under renewed Ofgem contract
Energy Saving Trust has announced a renewed contract with Ofgem to keep overseeing Energy Redress Scheme payments, the body confirmed on 15 June 2026.