Powering Homes news, page 51
- July 2024
CCC calls for reversal of recent policy rollbacks
The Climate Change Committee's 2024 progress report to Parliament urges the new Government to reverse recent rollbacks on boilers, rented homes and fossil-fuel vehicle sales.
CCC finds only a third of 2030 emissions reductions covered by credible plans
The Climate Change Committee's 2024 progress report to Parliament finds only a third of the emissions cuts needed for the UK's 2030 target are backed by credible plans, up from a quarter a year earlier.
CCC says UK off track for Net Zero with only a third of 2030 emissions cuts covered by credible plans
The Climate Change Committee says only a third of the emissions cuts needed for the UK's 2030 target are backed by credible plans, and has sent the new Government ten priority recommendations.
ESPR framework came into effect
The EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation took effect on 18 July 2024, replacing the Ecodesign Directive, and the UK has since confirmed it will keep recognising CE marking for products regulated under it.
Which? investigation finds EPCs inaccurate and calls for reform
Which? has published an investigation finding that most sampled Energy Performance Certificates were inaccurate or carried unhelpful recommendations, and is calling on the government to reform the system.
E3G publishes framework for cheap, clean electricity for Great Britain by 2030
E3G has published a framework for moving Great Britain to a low-cost, clean electricity system by 2030, arguing that continued gas dependence leaves households and public finances exposed.
Powervault P5 warranty applies to products sold from 16 July 2024
Powervault has published warranty terms for its P5 home battery covering units sold in the United Kingdom from 16 July 2024, with pro-rata battery replacement and a ten-day defect notification window.
Welsh Government publishes Heat strategy for Wales with action plan
The Welsh Government has published its Heat strategy for Wales and an accompanying action plan, setting out how net zero heat will be achieved across all sectors by 2050.
E3G publishes briefing on a warmer, fairer private rented sector
E3G has published a briefing setting out how a higher energy efficiency standard of EPC C could be delivered in the private rented sector in England and Wales.
Nesta publishes Delivering clean heat: a policy plan
Nesta has published a policy plan for decarbonising UK home heating, alongside analysis that more than three million homes must install heat pumps or other low-carbon heating this Parliament.
Product safety report published for Joule ModulAir heat pump over fire risk
A government product safety report has identified a fire risk in the Joule ModulAir All E heat pump and named six affected models, with Joule contacting owners to arrange an upgrade.
Baxi heat pumps and services support 16 Passivhaus social homes in Dalbeattie
Baxi supplied air source heat pumps, cylinders, controls, training and site support for 16 Passivhaus social homes built for Loreburn Housing Association in Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway.
Consumer Scotland publishes response to Ofgem consultation on acquisition-only tariffs ban
Consumer Scotland has published its response to Ofgem's statutory consultation on the future of the ban on acquisition-only energy tariffs, dated 8 July 2024.
SMMT calls for halving of VAT on BEVs for three years
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has called on the next government to halve VAT on battery electric cars for three years, as private retail demand fell for a ninth month.
Heat Pump Association launches consumer articles on low-carbon heating
The Heat Pump Association has published five consumer articles covering the stages of a heat pump installation, from first considerations through to owner experiences of living with one.
Big Energy Credit Claim Back campaign set to end
The Big Energy Credit Claim Back campaign, which saw more than 20,000 customers reclaim unused credit from suppliers, ends on 1 July as households begin saving again for winter.
Consumer Scotland published response opposing early BAT removal
Consumer Scotland has told Ofgem it opposes removing the ban on acquisition-only tariffs on 1 October 2024, saying the protection should stay for the foreseeable future.
Energy Price Guarantee ceased applying to tariffs
The Energy Price Guarantee stopped applying to tariffs on 1 July 2024, ending the scheme that capped supplier rates and required landlords to pass on discounts to tenants.
Final Heat Strategy for Wales and Action Plan published
The Welsh Government published its final Heat Strategy for Wales and an accompanying Action Plan in July 2024, setting out how homes, businesses and public buildings are to move to low carbon heat by 2050.
Get a Heat Pump campaign runs for 12 months to 2025
Nesta backed its Get a Heat Pump information website with a 12 month social media campaign across 2024 and 2025, testing TikTok and Pinterest and reporting cost and conversion findings.
Good Energy launches fixed EV tariff with Zapmap Premium benefit
Good Energy has launched a fixed electric vehicle tariff with a five-hour overnight rate of 7.4p per kWh and a free Zapmap Premium subscription, available from 1 July.
Government announces Great British Energy
The government announced Great British Energy in July 2024, following the general election, as part of a wider set of plans that now shape debate about the future of the gas grid.
Government announces means-testing of Winter Fuel Payments
The Government has announced that Winter Fuel Payments will be means-tested from this winter, restricted to pensioner families on Pension Credit or an equivalent benefit, saving £1.3 billion rising to £1.5 billion.
Government announces 'rooftop revolution' for solar
The government announced a "rooftop revolution" in July 2024 to encourage builders and homeowners to install solar, alongside a target of 45 to 47 gigawatts of solar by 2030.
UK Government commits to bringing forward the ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars to 2030
The UK Government has committed to moving the ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars forward from 2035 to 2030, a change set out alongside the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate.
Government commits to Great British Energy legislation in first King's Speech
The government has committed to putting draft legislation on Great British Energy, a publicly owned clean energy company, into the first King's Speech on 17 July.
Government planned significant cut to Winter Fuel Payment eligibility
The government planned a significant cut to Winter Fuel Payment eligibility in July 2024, then reversed course so all pensioners keep the payment, with higher incomes clawed back.
Government removed the de facto onshore wind ban in England
The government has removed the de facto ban on onshore wind in England that had been in place since 2015, according to its formal response to the Climate Change Committee's progress report.
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UK Government restricted Winter Fuel Payment entitlement
The UK Government restricted Winter Fuel Payment entitlement in July 2024 to households receiving Pension Credit and other means-tested benefits, cutting the Block-Grant Adjustment by £147 million in 2024-25.
Grant UK launches Aerona 290 heat pump range
Grant UK launched its fifth generation Aerona 290 air source heat pump in 2024, the first in its range to use R290 refrigerant instead of the more common R32.