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 consultation/s named below are currently open for members of the public to respond to (placed in order of response deadline date). 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.
Heat in buildings strategy - achieving net zero emissions: consultation
Released by: Scottish Government Release date: 5th Feb 2021 Response Deadline: 30th April 2021
Scotland's Draft Heat in Buildings Strategy consultation has been released in order to gather evidence and views on the government's proposed actions to meet Scotland's climate change targets, whilst maximising economic opportunities, ensuring a just transition and addressing fuel poverty.
VIEW CONSULTATION >Energy efficiency, zero emissions and low carbon heating systems, microgeneration and heat networks for homes - skills requirements: consultation
Released by: Scottish Government Release date: 5th Feb 2021 Response Deadline: 30th April 2021
Consultation on proposals for energy efficiency, zero emissions and low carbon heating systems, microgeneration and heat network skills requirements for homes in support of Scotland's draft Heat in Buildings Strategy.
VIEW CONSULTATION >Introducing a performance-based policy framework in large commercial and industrial buildings
Released by: BEIS Release date: 17th March 2021 Response Deadline: 9th June 2021
This consultation sets out the government’s proposals to introduce a national performance-based policy framework for rating the energy and carbon performance of commercial and industrial buildings above 1,000m² in England and Wales, with annual ratings and mandatory disclosure as the first step.
VIEW CONSULTATION >The Non-Domestic Private Rented Sector MEES Implementation of the EPC B Future Target
Released by: BEIS Release date: 17th March 2021 Response Deadline: 9th June 2021
This consultation makes proposals to improve the implementation and enforcement of the new EPC Band B requirement for rented non-domestic buildings.
VIEW CONSULTATION >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
The consultation covers 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
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.
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 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.
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
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