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.
Ofwat’s consultation asked respondents for their views on its current thinking on how the Water Efficiency Fund should operate.
This briefing outlines a national expert retrofit advice service model for England that we could stand up quickly to support early delivery of the Warm Homes Plan.
This briefing focuses on what a community energy support programme in England could look like.
This briefing summarises the loan schemes currently available in Scotland for owner occupiers, private landlords and small and medium sized businesses (SMEs).
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…
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 October 2024 energy price cap announcement, with commentary from Energy Saving Trust chief executive Mike Thornton.
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.
The report urges the UK Government to update its support package to help the most vulnerable households with soaring energy bills.
Last updated: 21 August 2024
