Steel strategy
The government sets out its steel strategy, detailing policy measures and objectives to support the UK steel sector’s competitiveness, security of supply and decarbonisation across the industry.
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Energy smart data legislative framework
Consultation launched on the design and implementation of an energy smart data legislative framework, aiming to establish rules for access, sharing and use of smart energy data to support decarbonisation and consumer services.
Decommissioning offshore installations: guidance and associated policy proposals
Government consultation seeks views on decommissioning offshore installations, including the methodology for considering derogations under OSPAR Decision 98/3 and related policy changes affecting how exemptions from complete removal are assessed.
Clean Heat Market Mechanism: revisions ahead of the 2027/28 scheme year
DEMSNZ is consulting on revisions to the Clean Heat Market Mechanism, seeking views on targets for scheme years 3–6 (covering 2027/28) and proposals to support investment in resilient, sustainable supply chains.
Heating oil: government response to CMA market study
Government publishes its response to the CMA market study into the retail supply of domestic heating oil, setting out how it will address competition, consumer protection and market functioning risks identified for households relying on heating oil.
Decommissioning offshore installations: revised derogation guidance
Regulator invites responses to draft supplementary guidance on decommissioning offshore oil and gas installations, setting out revised procedures for applying derogations and practical expectations for operators during removal or partial removal.
Improving standards for industrial fans
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is consulting on proposals to tighten ecodesign standards for industrial fans, seeking stakeholder views on improved energy performance requirements.
Updating standards for standby, networked standby and off mode power consumption
A consultation is open on updating ecodesign standards for standby, networked standby and off‑mode power consumption, inviting responses on proposals to reduce energy use when devices are idle.
Solar radiation modification approaches - the government's view
UK government states it does not support or plan to deploy solar radiation modification (SRM), signalling a clear policy position against using SRM techniques to intentionally alter incoming solar radiation as a climate response.
Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Programme: first phase energy smart appliances regulations
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has launched a consultation on draft Phase 1 regulations for energy smart appliances under the Smart Secure Electricity Systems programme and published the accompanying impact assessment for feedback.
Reforming Consumer Protection for Home Upgrade Schemes: CFP response
The Committee on Fuel Poverty has published its response to BEIS’s consultation on reforming consumer protection for Home Upgrade Schemes, setting out its views on proposed changes to protections for householders receiving retrofit support.