Government Consultations
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 Energy Responses
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
All 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.
Design of the Energy Company Obligation ECO4: 2022-2026
Released by: BEIS Release date: 20th July 2021 Response Deadline: 31st August 2021
BEIS are consulting seeking views on the future design of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme.
VIEW CONSULTATION >Maximising non-domestic smart meter consumer benefits, improving the data offer and enabling innovation
Released by: BEIS Release date: 5th July 2021 Response Deadline: 24th September 2021
BEIS are consulting on proposals to improve the smart meter data offer for non-domestic energy consumers.
VIEW CONSULTATION >Strengthening the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)
Released by: BEIS Release date: 6th July 2021 Response Deadline: 28th September 2021
This consultation seeks 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..
VIEW CONSULTATION >Domestic Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) reform: consultation
Released by: Scottish Government Release date: 23rd July 2021 Response Deadline: 8th October 2021
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.
VIEW CONSULTATION >Home energy efficiency: equity loan pilot: call for evidence
Released by: Scottish Government Release date: 2nd August 2021 Response Deadline: 8th October 2021
The Scottish Government has published a ‘call for evidence’ seeking views on the future expansion of the Home Energy Efficiency Equity Loan Pilot to a nationwide support scheme.
VIEW CALL FOR EVIDENCE >Scottish Building Regulations: Proposed changes to Energy Standards
Released by: Scottish Government Release date: 26th July 2021 Response Deadline: 15h October 2021
The Scottish Government has released a consultation on proposed changes to energy standards within Scottish building regulations. The consultation also includes related topics such as ventilation, overheating and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
VIEW CONSULTATION >Closed Consultations (England and Wales)
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.
Introducing a performance-based policy framework in large commercial and industrial buildings
The Non-Domestic Private Rented Sector MEES Implementation of the EPC B Future Target
Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive: ensuring a stable scheme
The Future Buildings Standard
Improving home energy performance through lenders
Tackling fuel poverty 2020 to 2035
Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes
Energy Performance Certificates in buildings: call for evidence
Energy Performance of Buildings: changes to the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations
Building Regulations Part L and F Review (Wales)- Consultation
Building Regulations Part L and F Review - Stage 2A (Wales)- Consultation
The Future Homes Standards- Consultation
Non-domestic Private Rented Sector minimum energy efficiency standards: future trajectory to 2030- Consultation
Facilitating energy efficiency in the electricity system- Call for Evidence
Fuel Poverty Strategy for England- Consultation
Energy Company Obligation (ECO3): improving consumer protection- Consultation
Building a safer future: proposals for reform of the building safety regulatory system- Consultation
Closed Consultations (Scotland)
Previous consultations released by the Scottish Government 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.
Heat in buildings strategy - achieving net zero emissions: consultation
Energy efficiency, zero emissions and low carbon heating systems, microgeneration and heat networks for homes - skills requirements: consultation
New Build Heat Standard: scoping consultation
Energy Efficient Scotland: Improving energy efficiency in owner occupied homes
Energy Efficient Scotland: Consultation on further development of the programme
The future of low carbon heat for off gas buildings: a call for evidence
Closed Consultations NI
Previous consultations released by the Department for the Economy, 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.
Energy Strategy for Northern Ireland: Consultation on Policy Options
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