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WARM HOMES LOAN SCHEME LAUNCHED TO HELP HOUSEHOLDS INVEST IN CLEAN ENERGY

A new Government-backed loan scheme offering households access to low- and zero-interest finance for heat pumps, solar panels and battery storage could provide a significant boost for the UK's energy efficiency industry.

Budget 2026 - Summary

The Government unveils its new Budget

Government Approves Jackdaw Gas field Development

The UK Government has today approved the Jackdaw gas field for development

ENERGY SECRETARY SIGNALS GREATER LOCAL ROLE IN WARM HOMES PLAN

Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh has outlined the Government's ambition to give local and regional authorities a greater role in delivering the Warm Homes Plan, as part of wider reforms designed to make Britain's energy system more affordable and effective.

Applications open for scheme to cut manufacturers’ electricity bills by up to 25%

More than 10,000 manufacturing businesses across Great Britain could benefit from reductions of up to 25% in their electricity costs under a new Government scheme which is now open for applications.

TRUSTMARK SEEKS INDUSTRY VIEWS ON FUTURE CONSUMER PROTECTION

TrustMark is inviting businesses and organisations across the home improvement sector to have their say on the future of consumer protection.

TRUSTMARK RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS CONSUMER PROTECTION GAPS IN HOME IMPROVEMENTS

The Energy Efficiency Association has welcomed new research from TrustMark highlighting significant gaps in homeowners’ understanding of consumer protection when undertaking home improvement work.

Applications open for latest round of £107m Heat Network Efficiency Scheme

Applications have opened for Round 13 of the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES), providing funding to help improve the performance of existing district and communal heating systems in England and Wales. The scheme is aimed at heat networks that are operating sub-optimally and delivering poor outcomes for customers and operators.

DATA CENTRE GROWTH DOES NOT NECESSARILY MEAN HIGHER ENERGY USE

A report commissioned by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero suggests the growth of data centres and digital services does not automatically lead to higher overall electricity consumption.

DESNZ Publishes Warm Homes Loan Scheme Q&A

DESNZ has asked the EEA to share its findings with our members following the recent non-lender stakeholder session on the Warm Homes Loan Scheme (WHLS).

Miatta Fahnbulleh appointed new Secretary of State at DESNZ

Miatta Fahnbulleh MP replaces Ed Miliband as Secretary of State at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)

GOVERNMENT CONSULTS ON MAJOR CONSUMER PROTECTION REFORMS

The Government has launched a consultation on a series of reforms designed to strengthen consumer protection in the retrofit sector and restore public confidence in home energy efficiency upgrades.

£40.6M WARM HOMES INVESTMENT TO CUT ENERGY BILLS AND TACKLE FUEL POVERTY

The government has announced a £40.6 million investment aimed at cutting heating costs for thousands of households by upgrading ageing heat networks and supporting the development of new low-carbon energy systems across England and Wales.

GOVERNMENT PLANS TO ‘BREAK THE LINK’ BETWEEN SOARING GAS PRICES AND ELECTRICITY COSTS

The government has set out new measures that it says will reduce the impact that volatile gas prices have on the price of electricity.

ENERGY COSTS ADVICE IN CURRENT CLIMATE

OFGEM has published advice for businesses who are managing energy costs in an uncertain market.