April 2017
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This seminar discussed the future for energy efficiency schemes in businesses and homes across England, and the next steps for clean energy policies.
It came as the government released its Response to the ECO Consultation, with policy changes including extending the Energy Companies Obligation, and potentially increasing the stock of social housing under the Affordable Warmth Obligation.
Attendees also assessed the opportunities for improving commercial energy efficiency in energy-intensive industries and businesses, and the future for industrial decarbonisation and sector sustainability in light of the upcoming publication of the Clean Growth Plan that will set out the Government’s wider decarbonisation plans. Further discussion looked into the development of smarter energy systems, and developments in smart meters and electrification of heating systems, and their contribution to reducing domestic and commercial energy usage.
Sessions also assessed the recommendations of the independent Bonfield Review on household energy efficiency, including opportunities for future policies such as quality marks to improve the standards and reliability of efficiency measures, as well as additional measures to tackle the affordability of energy for households. Sessions also focused on priorities for reducing fuel poverty in the UK’s most vulnerable areas including the role of energy suppliers, private landlords, and the future of sustainable house building in promoting efficiency savings.
