Each year, Elmhurst responds to a number of consultations released by government departments across the UK. Consultations are released to provoke thought and discussion within the industry which in turn can help government departments to develop effective energy efficiency strategy and policies.
Elmhurst's Responses
Elmhurst actively encourages members to respond to all relevant consultations, and always considers their views and opinions when developing our own response. The Elmhurst Almanac highlights what we believe are the highest priority actions for government and industry to reduce fuel poverty, energy consumption and our impact on climate change.
This document forms the basis for a lot of our responses, to ensure that our members remain at the heart of all future energy policy.
READ ALMANAC >Open Consultations
The consultations listed below are currently open and can be responded to. Elmhurst will also be providing links to any draft responses here.
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Previous Consultations
Important consultations that have already been released and responded to can be found below. Each includes a link to the closed consultation or outcome as well as Elmhurst’s final response. Outcomes of these consultations will also be shared via our latest news and media channels.
Ofgem ECO4 Administration
Consultation Part 2
Released by: Ofgem
Release date: 13th June 2022
Response Deadline: 18th July 2022
Overview
This consultation is seeking views on Ofgem’s administration of any new policies outlined in the BEIS consultation response and included in the ECO4 Order, as well as some administrative improvements.
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Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) Consultation: Scoring Methodology – Part 2
Released by: Ofgem Release date: 13th December 2021 Response Deadline: 21st January 2022
Overview
This consultation south proposals for the scoring methodology for the next Energy Company Obligation, ECO4. ECO4 is planned to run from April 2022 to March 2026.
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Building Regulations Part L and F Review: Stage 2B
Released by: Welsh Government Release date: 25th October 2021 Response Deadline: 17th January 2022
Overview
The welsh government were after feedback/responses to their plans for improving the energy efficiency requirements for non-domestic buildings and overheating in new dwellings.
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Phasing out the installation of fossil fuel heating in homes off the gas grid
Released by: BEIS Release date: 19th October 2021 Response Deadline: 12th January 2022
Overview
This consultation set out proposals to phase out the installation of high carbon fossil fuel heating systems in homes off the gas grid, as committed to in the 2017 Clean Growth Strategy.
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Phasing out the installation of fossil fuel heating systems in businesses and public buildings off the gas grid
Released by: BEIS Release date: 19th October 2021 Response Deadline: 12th January 2022
Overview
This consultation set out proposals to phase out fossil fuel heating system installations in businesses and public buildings off the gas grid during the 2020s, as committed to in the 2017 Clean Growth Strategy.
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Strengthening the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)
Released by: BEIS Release date: 6th July 2021 Response Deadline: 28th September 2021
Overview
This consultation sought views on proposed measures to strengthen the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme to improve the uptake of energy efficiency measures, and increase the benefits for participating businesses.
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Design of the Energy Company Obligation ECO4: 2022-2026
Released by: BEIS Release date: 20th July 2021 Response Deadline: 3rd September 2021
Overview
The consultation This document sets out proposals for the next phase of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO), set to run between April 2022 and March 2026
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The Non-Domestic Private Rented Sector MEES Implementation of the EPC B Future Target
Released by: BEIS Release date: 17h March 2021 Response Deadline: 9th June 2021
Overview
This consultation made proposals to improve the implementation and enforcement of the new EPC Band B requirement for rented non-domestic buildings.
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Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes
Released by: BEIS Release date: 30th September 2020 Response Deadline: 8th January 2021
Overview
This consultation sought views on proposals for raising energy performance standards for the domestic private rented sector in England and Wales.
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Energy Performance Certificates in buildings: call for evidence
Released by: BEIS and DLUHC Release date: 26th July 2018 Outcome: 30th September 2020
Overview
The government sought evidence on how Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) were currently performing, and feedback on suggestions for improvement.
Scottish Building Regulations: Proposed changes to Energy Standards and asssociated topics
Released by: Scottish Government Release date: 6th December 2021 Response Deadline: 21st February 2022
Overview
This Call for Evidence is considered to be the first step in developing a new regulatory framework for energy efficiency and zero emission heat in non-domestic buildings.
Domestic Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) reform: consultation
Released by: Scottish Government Release date: 23rd July 2021 Response Deadline: 8th October 2021
Overview
This consultation sets out proposals to change the Energy Performance Certificate’s (EPC) format. This leads on from proposals established in the draft Heat in Buildings Strategy to reform the EPC framework.
Consultation Proposals for amendment of Technical Booklet guidance to Part F (Conservation of fuel and power) of the Building Regulations
Released by: Department for the Economy (NI Government) Release date: 11th October 2021 Response Deadline: 19th December 2021
Overview
The Department consulted on proposals to amend Technical Booklet guidance to Part F (Conservation of fuel and power) of the Building Regulations in order to uplift energy efficiency standards and carbon performance requirements for new buildings.
Energy Strategy for Northern Ireland: Consultation on Policy Options
Released by: Department for the Economy (NI Government) Release date: 31st March 2021 Response Deadline: 30th June 2021
Overview
This consultation covered a proposed vision for the Energy Strategy in Northern Ireland which includes a range of underlying principles around which all energy policies will be developed and key issues to prioritise in delivery