Working to promote ambitious policymaking
We work to influence UK governments to develop a positive and effective policy framework for sustainable energy. This involves directly working with civil servants and collaborating with other stakeholder agencies.
Our policy work is informed by our contact with households, businesses and public administrations, and from our cross-UK and international insight.
In November 2023, Energy Saving Trust convened a group of retrofit policy experts. The aim was to consider how effective provision of…
This paper sets out why retrofit advice must be delivered at both a local and national level.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s call for evidence asked respondents for their views on barriers to innovation in the energy retail market.
The UK Treasury recently consulted on plans to cut VAT on certain energy-related products to support the transition to net zero.
The Department for the Economy’s Energy Strategy call for evidence and subsequent Energy Strategy Consultation asked respondents for their views and evidence…
The Department for the Economy sought views on proposals to introduce new legislation that will provide greater consumer protections for people connected…
The purpose of this call for evidence was to inform the development of a broader evidence base to inform the design of…
This consultation detailed the Scottish Government’s proposals to introduce a new Scottish benefit, Low Income Winter Heating Assistance, to replace the current…
Energy Saving Trust is a partner in several EU-funded Horizon 2020 projects, which aim to support energy efficiency and renewable energy policies.
ENSMOV aims to support countries across the EU with the implementation of energy efficiency policies.
CA EED exists to support the effective implementation of the Directive on Energy Efficiency in all EU Member States and Norway.
CA RES 3 exists to support the implementation of the Renewable Energy Sources Directive through structured and confidential dialogue.
Our response to the April 2024 energy price cap changes from Ofgem, with commentary from chief executive Mike Thornton.
Energy bills are rising again. Stew Horne, our head of policy, shares his views on the latest change to gas and electricity…
We were disappointed to hear of the UK government’s decision to delay key green targets. Our head of policy, Stew Horne, reacts…
Today’s news of a further increase to the price cap on energy bills will be very concerning for people across Great Britain.
Last updated: 9 February 2024
