UK energy policy, market updates, and trends
The Future Homes Standard is the biggest change to building regulations in England in a generation. It is designed to ensure new homes produce dramatically fewer carbon emissions. But if…
3 May 2026Prepayment meter rights UK explained. Learn protections against forced installation, what to do if you cannot top up, emergency credit options and how to switch away from prepay.
12 April 2026Fuel poverty UK affects 9 million households. Learn the LILEE definition, who is most at risk, the funding gap, and every support scheme available to help you heat your home.
11 April 2026The social housing decarbonisation fund has delivered 136,900 measures to UK homes. Learn what improvements tenants can expect, their rights during works and what comes next.
10 April 2026Smart meter rights UK 2026 explained. Learn whether you can refuse a smart meter, new compensation rules, vulnerable customer protections and the 2030 rollout target.
8 April 2026Heat network regulations 2026 bring Ofgem oversight to district heating for the first time. Learn your new consumer rights, complaint routes and what changes to expect.
8 April 2026Energy standing charges explained clearly. Learn what makes up the daily charge, why reform is coming, and how zero standing charge tariffs from major suppliers could cut your bills.
6 April 2026The energy price cap explained in plain English. Learn how Ofgem sets quarterly unit rates, what the current cap means for your bills, and why usage determines your actual costs.
5 April 2026MEES 2030 requires all rental properties to reach EPC C by October 2030. Fines up to 30,000 for non-compliance. Costs, exemptions, and upgrade strategies explained.
31 March 2026The new EPC rating system 2026 replaces the A-G scale with four metrics using the Home Energy Model. Parallel running from H2 2027. Full guide to the changes.
31 March 2026