Each year, Elmhurst responds to a number of consultations released by different government departments across the UK. Consultations are released to provoke discussion and thought within the industry which in turn can help government departments to develop effective strategy and policies.
Elmhurst actively encourages members to respond to all relevant consultations, and always considers their views and opinions when developing our own response. Our Manifesto for Growth 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.
Please note: If Elmhurst is responding to any open consultations, these will be displayed below
The consultation/s named below are currently open for members of the public to respond to. Any draft responses from Elmhurst will be published as a link on this page prior to the consultation deadline. If you would also like to contribute to Elmhurst's own consultation response please feel free to get in touch.
Released by: Scottish Government Release date: 9th Dec 2020 Response Deadline: 3rd Mar 2021
This consultation focuses on our approach to regulation of new buildings, meeting the commitment set out in the 2019 Programme for Scottish Government to require new buildings to use renewable or low carbon heat.
VIEW CONSULTATION >Released by: Welsh Government Release date: 25th Nov 2020 Response Deadline: 17th Feb 2021
This consultation sets out changes to Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power) and Part F (Ventilation) of the Building Regulations for: existing dwellings, overheating in new dwellings, and changes to align with the energy performance of buildings directive
VIEW CONSULTATION >Released by: BEIS Release date: 18th Nov 2020 Response Deadline: 12th Feb 2021
This consultation establishes a range of proposals that could improve the energy performance of mortgaged properties. One such proposal is that lenders of mortgaged properties could be required to disclose the average EPC performance of the properties on their mortgage portfolio, with them also being encouraged to sign up to a voluntary target of meeting a portfolio average of EPC Band C by 2030.
VIEW CONSULTATION > VIEW DRAFT RESPONSE >Released by: Welsh Government Release date: 30th Sept 2020 Response Deadline: 31st Dec 2020
The Welsh Government are seeking views on their proposed fuel poverty plan so that they can develop a stronger, better-informed and appropriate response to addressing fuel poverty in Wales.
VIEW CONSULTATION >Released by: BEIS Release date: 30th Sept 2020 Response Deadline: 8th Jan 2021
This consultation seeks views on proposals for raising energy performance standards for the domestic private rented sector in England and Wales.
VIEW CONSULTATION > VIEW FINAL RESPONSE >Previous consultations released by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), Welsh Government and other related industry groups, over the last 12 months, can be found listed below. Each includes a link to the closed consultation and Elmhurst's final response. Outcomes of these consultations will be shared via our latest news and media channels.
Previous consultations released by the Scottish Government in 2019, can be found listed below. Each includes a link to the closed consultation and Elmhurst's final response. Outcomes of these consultations will be shared via our latest news and media channels.