Powering Homes News: page 8
- May 2026
National Power Group Limited listed as inactive by Energy Ombudsman
The Energy Ombudsman has recorded National Power Group Limited as inactive, with its membership of the dispute scheme ending on 1 May 2026 after just over seven months.
Nexcharge Solutions Limited ceases trading
The Energy Ombudsman lists Nexcharge Solutions Limited as an inactive energy broker, with its trading period recorded as ending on 1 May 2026.
Ofgem to announce July price cap level towards end of May
Ofgem will announce the July to September 2026 price cap level towards the end of May, with forecasts pointing to a rise driven by wholesale gas costs after the Iran conflict.
Public consultation on Warm Healthy Homes Fund opens
Northern Ireland's Department for Communities has opened a public consultation on the Warm Healthy Homes Fund, its planned replacement for the Affordable Warmth Scheme, running until 19 August 2026.
Grants and SchemesScotland, Wales and Northern IrelandYour Type of Home
Smart metering regulations signed into force
Regulations and amendments enacting smart metering consumer protection changes were signed into force in May 2026, alongside a wider clean flexibility update covering tariffs, storage and settlement.
- April 2026
Enersol Tech Ltd trading period ends
The Energy Ombudsman's page for Enersol Tech Ltd records the broker's trading period as ending on 30 April 2026, with its membership status listed as inactive.
Four million UK homes now use air conditioning as temperatures forecast to hit 26°C
Uswitch research puts UK air conditioning ownership above four million homes, double the level of three years ago, as temperatures reach 26°C and fans add millions to weekly running costs.
Green Pulse Energy listed as inactive by Energy Ombudsman
The Energy Ombudsman now records Green Pulse Energy as inactive, with its membership of the dispute scheme ending on 30 April 2026 after a period beginning 9 April 2025.
Interim evaluation of Warm Home Discount scheme published
DESNZ has published interim findings from its evaluation of the Warm Home Discount scheme, covering recipient and supplier experiences in the 2022 to 2023 and 2023 to 2024 scheme years.
End of recorded trading period for Active Powwr Ltd
The Energy Ombudsman has recorded 29 April 2026 as the leaving date for the energy broker Active Powwr Ltd, which it says is not signed up to its dispute scheme.
Switch Logic activity period ends on Energy Ombudsman record
The Energy Ombudsman's page for the broker Switch Logic records its membership as inactive, with its activity period ending on 29 April 2026.
Warm Home Discount (Scotland) Regulations 2026 consented
Treasury consent was given on 29th April 2026 to regulations continuing the Warm Home Discount in Scotland to 31st March 2031, with a £150 rebate and supplier obligations set out in law.
Grants and SchemesScotland, Wales and Northern IrelandYour Type of Home
BUS eligibility expanded and £2,500 AAHP grant introduced
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme was expanded on 28 April 2026 to cover multi-technology installations and air-to-air heat pumps at £2,500, with a valid EPC no longer required and grants deducted from upfront costs.
BUS Installer Guidance V5 applies from 28 April 2026
Ofgem's version 5 installer guidance for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme applies to applications properly made from 28 April 2026, dropping the EPC requirement and adding a £2,500 air-to-air grant.
EPC no longer required as a standing eligibility criterion from 28 April 2026
Ofgem has removed the requirement for a valid EPC as a standing eligibility criterion for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme from 28 April 2026, with alternative evidence accepted where no certificate exists.
Rules and RegulationGrants and SchemesInsulation and Glazing
MCS published an implementation update for air-to-air heat pumps
MCS has set out the remaining steps before air-to-air heat pumps can be certified under its installer and product Schemes, with £2,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants following once implementation is complete.
Impression Energy Limited becomes inactive
The Energy Ombudsman now lists the broker Impression Energy Limited as inactive, with a trading period that ended on 27 April 2026.
B Switch Ltd shown as inactive on Energy Ombudsman record
The Energy Ombudsman has recorded B Switch Ltd as inactive, with the broker's membership of its dispute scheme ending on 24 April 2026 after less than six months.
KD Pathways trading period ends
The Energy Ombudsman has recorded the energy broker KD Pathways as inactive, with its trading period listed as 7 August 2024 to 24 April 2026.
Xcel Energy Ltd recorded as inactive by Energy Ombudsman
The Energy Ombudsman has recorded Xcel Energy Ltd as inactive, with its membership of the dispute scheme ending on 24 April 2026 after three years and four months.
Energy Saving Trust published its response to the Welsh Government’s Building Regulations Part L and F Review: Stage 2B
The Energy Saving Trust has published its response to the Welsh Government's Building Regulations Part L and F Review Stage 2B, covering energy efficiency in non-domestic buildings and overheating in new homes.
Energy Saving Trust publishes response on ecodesign requirements for air heating and cooling products
The Energy Saving Trust has backed UK standards aligning with revised EU ecodesign rules for air heating and cooling products, calling for wider scope, clearer labels and faster access to spare parts.
Product safety report published for Sigenergy SigenStor Energy Controller quick connect AC plug
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a product safety report for the Sigenergy SigenStor Energy Controller with quick connect AC plug, citing a risk of burns from overheating.
Government publishes final report of the review of Ofgem
The Government has published the final report of its review of Ofgem, setting out reforms to the regulator's duties, enforcement powers, capability and accountability.
DESNZ announces Boiler Upgrade Scheme funding increase for oil and LPG users
DESNZ has raised the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant to £9,000 for oil and LPG heated homes in England and Wales, matching Scotland, with the uplift applying to applications from 21 July 2026.
Energy Secretary sets out clean energy superpower plans
The government has set out the first major reform of Ofgem's remit since 2000, giving the regulator direct consumer law enforcement powers and the ability to ban energy bosses' bonuses.
Heat Pump Investment Accelerator Competition Round 2 opens
The second round of the Heat Pump Investment Accelerator Competition opened on 21 April 2026 and runs to 5 August 2026, offering £90 million for UK heat pump manufacturing.
New electric cars cheaper than petrol equivalents on average for first time
Autotrader analysis of advertised prices after discounts finds the average new electric car priced £785 below the average new petrol model, the first time new EVs have been cheaper on average.
GivEnergy Ltd ends hardware warranties and software support
The administrator of GivEnergy Ltd has confirmed the company has ceased trading, that no further hardware warranties will be honoured and that user and software support has ended.
Zapmap updates guide to electric car charging times
Zapmap has updated its guide to electric car charging times, setting out how charger power, vehicle limits and temperature affect how long a session takes.