Powering Homes news, page 95
- October 2022
Energy Prices Bill brought from the House of Commons with Explanatory Notes published
BEIS published Explanatory Notes for the Energy Prices Bill on 18 October 2022, setting out how the Energy Price Guarantee, the Energy Bills Support Scheme and relief for businesses will work.
Energy Prices Bill explanatory notes printed by House of Lords
Explanatory notes to the Energy Prices Bill, brought from the Commons on 18 October 2022, set out the Energy Price Guarantee, the Energy Bills Support Scheme and payments for homes off the gas grid.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announces EPG duration reduction
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt cut the Energy Price Guarantee's duration from two years to six months on 17 October 2022, meaning the scheme that capped typical household bills at £2,500 would end in April 2023.
Chancellor statement sets end date for energy support schemes
The Chancellor's 17 October statement confirmed the Energy Price Guarantee, Energy Bills Support Scheme and Energy Bill Relief Scheme end in their current form on 31 March 2023, pending a review.
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Commons passes Money and Ways and Means resolutions for the Bill
The House of Commons passed Money and Ways and Means resolutions on 17 October 2022, giving parliamentary approval for spending and revenue raising under the Energy Prices Bill.
Heat Pump Ready Programme: Stream 1, Phase 2 page first published
The government published guidance for the second phase of its Heat Pump Ready Programme competition, restricted to projects already contracted under phase one, with applications closing on 7 November 2022.
Power NI announces residential price decrease from 1 November 2022 under Energy Price Guarantee
Power NI has announced a 10 per cent cut to residential electricity bills from 1 November 2022, as the Energy Price Guarantee discount offsets an underlying tariff increase agreed with the Utility Regulator.
CREDS publishes Green uplift report on fuel and transport poverty
CREDS and Green Alliance have published a report recommending sales mandates for heat pumps and zero emissions vehicles, EPC band C by 2028 and cheaper electricity to cut fuel and transport poverty.
Energy Prices Bill introduced in Parliament
The Energy Prices Bill was introduced in Parliament on 12 October 2022 to put the Energy Price Guarantee, Energy Bill Relief Scheme and related winter payments on a legal footing.
Powervault launches new PVCompact range
Powervault announced its new PVCompact home energy storage range on 12 October 2022, with the launch to take place at the Solar & Storage Exhibition at the NEC later that month.
Citizens Advice published its response to the REMA consultation
Citizens Advice has told the government's Review of Electricity Market Arrangements that consumer interests must be built into reform from the start, warning that poor design could leave vulnerable households worse off.
ECO4 Delivery Guidance version 1.0 published
Ofgem published version 1.0 of the ECO4 Delivery Guidance and Measures Table on 11 and 14 October 2022, setting the eligibility, project and evidence rules for the scheme's first year.
Samsung launches EHS Mono HT Quiet heat pump in the UK
Samsung announced the UK launch of the EHS Mono HT Quiet, a high temperature, low noise air source heat pump, on 11 October 2022, with UK availability from the start of November in 8, 12 and 14kW capacities.
MCS published consultation on solar PV product standards
MCS has opened a one-month consultation on proposed updates to its Solar PV and Bespoke Building Integrated PV product standards, with comments due by midday on 7 November 2022.
Mitsubishi Electric launches Seasonal Efficiency Guide on ErP
Mitsubishi Electric has published a Seasonal Efficiency Guide explaining the Ecodesign Directive for Energy Related Products and how it affects air conditioning products in manufacturing, testing and reporting.
Money Saving Boiler Challenge launched by Nesta and partners
Nesta launched the Money Saving Boiler Challenge with Which?, Energy UK, EDF, E.ON Next and Octopus Energy, an online tool guiding households to lower combi boiler flow temperature to 60°C or below.
Ofgem opens consultation on wholesale additional risk allowance index approach
Ofgem has opened a consultation on how the wholesale additional risk allowance is calculated for the January to March 2023 cap period, with responses due by 24 October 2022.
Review of Electricity Market Arrangements consultation closes
The Government's consultation on electricity market arrangements, which included how the cost of electricity is set, closed on 10 October 2022, with the End Fuel Poverty Coalition calling for reform.
Energy Price Guarantee regional rates page first published
The government first published its Energy Price Guarantee regional rates page on 7 October 2022, setting out the maximum unit rates suppliers could charge under the scheme in England, Scotland and Wales.
Guidance updated with delivery, funding and definitions clarifications
The government has updated its guidance for the closed Sustainable Warmth Competition, clarifying delivery, timescales, grant funding, eligible homes and costs, and adding a definitions section.
ECIU analysis finds poorly insulated band F homes cost £1,000 more to heat this year than band C homes
Analysis by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit finds that homes rated EPC band F will cost around £1,750 more in total energy costs this year than band C homes, split between household bills and Government support.
Scam texts impersonate the Energy Bills Support Scheme as the £400 grant rolls out
Which? has reported scam texts that impersonate the Energy Bills Support Scheme, telling recipients they are eligible for a discounted bill and linking to a fake application site as the £400 grant is paid out.
Grant UK launches Uflex and Uflex MINI Overlay underfloor heating systems
Grant UK has added the Uflex and Uflex MINI Overlay System to its underfloor heating range, a dry, non-screeded option intended for retrofit projects where floors cannot be raised much.
£200 energy bill reduction to begin in October 2022
A £200 reduction in energy bills for most households in Great Britain was set to begin in October 2022 under the Energy Bills Support Scheme, alongside wider measures to cut reliance on imported gas.
Autumn Statement 2022 announces EPG increase
The Autumn Statement 2022 raised the Energy Price Guarantee to £3,000 for typical annual household consumption from April 2023 and extended it to the end of March 2024.
Cap period 9a cap levels take effect
Ofgem's cap period 9a levels took effect on 1 October 2022, setting the maximum a typical dual fuel direct debit household pays at £3,549 a year until 31 December 2022.
CfD portfolio to start reducing consumer bills from October
Contracts for difference are set to turn negative from October, meaning low-carbon generators pay money back when electricity prices are very high, reducing consumer energy costs.
Chancellor announces Treasury review into energy support
In October 2022 the Chancellor announced a Treasury-led review into energy support, as disability charity Scope reported a sharp rise in demand for its energy and cost of living services.
Charity warns of household fire risk as millions plan to use electric heaters this winter
Electrical Safety First says 42 per cent of UK adults are using or considering an electric heater to heat a single room this winter, an eight point rise on last year, and warns of fire risk from unsafe use.
CO alarm requirement for landlords in England took effect
From 1 October 2022 landlords in England must provide a carbon monoxide alarm in any living accommodation room containing a fixed combustion appliance, excluding gas cookers.