Rules and Regulation News: page 19
- February 2025
Ofgem consultation on debt relief scheme closes
Ofgem's consultation on improving debt standards and on a proposed debt relief scheme closed on 6 February 2025, with decisions intended to be in place for next winter.
Ofgem publishes response to ECO4 and GBIS mid-scheme changes consultation
Ofgem has published its response to the government's consultation on mid-scheme changes to the Energy Company Obligation 4 and the Great British Insulation Scheme.
CCC advises 87% emissions cut by 2040 under seventh carbon budget
The Climate Change Committee has advised that the UK cut emissions to 87% below 1990 levels by 2040, in its seventh carbon budget advice covering 2038 to 2042.
CCC gave Seventh Carbon Budget advice to UK Government
The Climate Change Committee's Seventh Carbon Budget advice, given to the UK Government in February 2025, sets out a Balanced Pathway to Net Zero with detailed implications for home heating and buildings.
CCC publishes 7th Carbon Budget advice
The Climate Change Committee's seventh carbon budget advice predicts household use of non-heat pump electric heating will rise from 7 per cent to 16 per cent by 2040, with flexible thermal storage reaching 15.7GW.
Climate Change Committee advises no role for hydrogen in heating buildings
The Climate Change Committee's seventh Carbon Budget advice to government found no role for hydrogen in heating buildings, according to a consultation response citing the committee's position.
Climate Change Committee publishes seventh carbon budget
The Climate Change Committee's seventh carbon budget set out the role heat pumps will play in meeting UK carbon targets, with around half of UK homes needing one by 2040.
Committee launches two-part cost of energy inquiry
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee opened a two-part inquiry into the causes of and solutions to high energy costs in the UK, with its first report published in October 2025.
DESNZ consulted on proposals to expand the Warm Home Discount scheme
The government consulted in February 2025 on expanding the Warm Home Discount, a £150 electricity bill rebate, and confirmed in June that the wider eligibility rules would apply from winter 2025/26.
Energy UK responds to Government consultation on EPC reform
Energy UK has responded to the Government's consultation on reforming the Energy Performance of Buildings regime in England and Wales, backing four new EPC metrics and faster progress.
Government consults on reforming EPCs with new metrics
The government is consulting on reforming Energy Performance Certificates, proposing a primary fabric performance standard with a secondary standard based on smart readiness or heating system efficiency.
Government publishes consultation on review of the fuel poverty strategy
The government published a consultation in February 2025 on a new fuel poverty strategy for England, seeking views on how to accelerate progress to deliver warm homes.
Ofgem announced it would fine suppliers breaching back billing rules
Ofgem said in February 2025 that it would fine energy suppliers that keep breaching its back billing rules, which limit how far back a supplier can charge for energy used.
Ofgem announces third consecutive price cap rise for April to June 2025
Ofgem has set the April to June 2025 Default Tariff Cap at £1,849 a year for a typical dual fuel household, a third consecutive rise and the first April cap above January's since quarterly updates began.
Ofgem launched a consultation on a zero standing charge option within the energy price cap
Ofgem has opened a consultation on a zero standing charge option within the energy price cap, setting out three ways to move fixed daily charges into higher unit prices.
Ofgem opens stakeholder consultation on RTS licence modification
Ofgem has opened a stakeholder consultation on changing electricity supply licence conditions covering metering obligations, as the Radio Teleswitch Service is due to end in June 2025.
Ofgem ran initial consultation on Debt Relief Scheme proposals
StepChange has set out its response to Ofgem's initial consultation on the proposed Energy Debt Relief Scheme, backing automatic eligibility and questioning conditions attached to debt write-off.
- January 2025
DESNZ announced a further £25 million, increasing the BUS Year 3 budget from £150 million to £205 million
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero added £25 million to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme's third-year budget on 30 January 2025, taking it to £205 million, with permission to over-allocate vouchers to £280 million.
Welsh Government sets out fuel poverty measures in written statement
Jane Hutt's 27 January written statement sets out Welsh Government fuel poverty spending on benefit take-up, crisis funds, fuel vouchers and the Warm Homes Nest scheme, and renews calls for standing charge reform.
DESNZ issues statement about potential issues with ECO and GBIS installations
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has issued a statement on potential problems with Energy Company Obligation and Great British Insulation Scheme installations, Ofgem has confirmed.
Government announces action against unreliable installers
Which? has welcomed joint government and Ofgem action to secure repairs for households affected by poor insulation work and urged ministers to set a date for mandatory installer certification.
Government announces letters to solid wall insulation householders under ECO4 and GBIS
Miatta Fahnbulleh MP has told the House of Commons that letters will go to householders whose homes had solid wall insulation installed under ECO4 or the Great British Insulation Scheme, with Ofgem running the mailout.
Government Statement announces Ofgem oversight and remediation plan for ECO4 and GBIS solid wall insulation
The Government has told Ofgem to oversee quality checks on all 65,000 solid wall insulation installations under ECO4 and the Great British Insulation Scheme, after audits found widespread poor work.
Government suspends 39 businesses from installing new solid wall insulation
The government has suspended 39 businesses from installing new solid wall insulation after TrustMark checks found substandard work under ECO4 and GBIS, and has told Ofgem to oversee repairs.
Publication of EPC reform consultation analysis
The Scottish Government has published independent analysis of its 2023 consultation on Energy Performance Certificate reform, showing broad organisational support but weaker backing from individuals for several proposals.
Ryse Energy G-11 wind turbine achieves MCS certification
The Ryse Energy G-11 has become the first wind turbine to gain MCS certification in more than four years, and the only certified wind product currently on the scheme.
Scottish Government publishes analysis of EPC reform consultation
The Scottish Government has published independent analysis of its consultation on reforming domestic Energy Performance Certificate metrics, showing split views on the proposed ratings and majority opposition to including hot water heat demand in the fabric rating.
Scottish Government confirms intention to lay revised EPC regulations in 2025
The Scottish Government has confirmed it intends to lay revised Energy Performance Certificate regulations during 2025, to come into force in 2026 using the Home Energy Model.
Scottish Government decides to reduce EPC validity period to five years
The Scottish Government has confirmed it will cut the validity period of Energy Performance Certificates from 10 years to five, alongside a move to digital webpages and wider data sharing.
Scottish Government proposes reforms to Energy Performance Certificates
The Scottish Government has set out final plans to reform Energy Performance Certificates, including new ratings, a redesigned certificate, five-year validity and the Home Energy Model.