Zero Carbon Rugeley - energy policy timeline

0% VAT (down from 5%) for domestic energy saving materials (insulation, solar PV etc.) from 1 April 2022 (for 5 yrs). Wind and water turbines now included as energy-saving materials.
Business rate exemption for eligible plant and machinery used in onsite renewable energy generation and storage.
100% rates relief for low carbon heat networks with their own rates bill. Both were previously announced but have been brought forward by 1 year.
5p per litre fuel duty reduction (£2.4 bn subsidy for fossil fuels). This is only the second time in 20 years that fuel duty has been cut and it will deliver a £100 annual saving for the average car driver, and a £200 annual saving for the average van driver, according to the Chancellor.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/beis-in-the-spring-statement-2022

TCR implementation date for changes to occur at the distribution level

1st April 2022

TCR - Targeted Charging Review
http://www.chargingfutures.com/media/1436/cf_tcr-summary-note-tcr-decision-march-2020.pdf

Energy bills support expanded

1 Apr 2022

Role of Future System Operator (FSO) confirmed by BEIS and Ofgem

6 Apr 2022

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposals-for-a-future-system-operator-role

Ofgem given new energy code governance roles

7 Apr 2022

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1066722/energy-code-reform-consultation-government-response.pdf

Energy security strategy published

7 Apr 2022

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/british-energy-security-strategy/british-energy-security-strategy

Call for input on local energy system governance & operation

26 Apr 2022 - 7 Jun 2022

https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications/ofgem-launches-review-local-energy-system-operation

Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) consultation

1 May 2022 - 30 Sep 2022

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/british-energy-security-strategy/british-energy-security-strategy#networks-storage-and-flexibility

Decision on access and forward-looking charges SCR

3 May 2022

Significant Code Review (SCR)
https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications/access-and-forward-looking-charges-significant-code-review-decision-and-direction

Energy Price Guarantee

1 Oct 2022 - 30 Jun 2023

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-announces-energy-price-guarantee-for-families-and-businesses-while-urgently-taking-action-to-reform-broken-energy-market

Energy Bill Relief Scheme

1 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-outlines-plans-to-help-cut-energy-bills-for-businesses

Net Zero Review published by Chris Skidmore

13 Jan 2023

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/net-zero-review-uk-could-do-more-to-reap-economic-benefits-of-green-growth

BEIS replaced with Dept. of Energy Security & Net Zero

7 Feb 2023

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero

Implementation of access and forward looking charges SCR changes

1 Apr 2023

https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications/access-and-forward-looking-charges-significant-code-review-decision-and-direction

BSUoS report implemented

1st April 2023

BSUoS - Balancing Services Use of System charges
http://www.chargingfutures.com/charging-reforms/task-forces/second-balancing-services-charges-task-force/resources/

RIIO-ED2 distribution price control starts

April 2023

Will run for 5 years

Ofgem's new energy code powers implemented

30 Jun 2023

Second REMA consultation expected

1 Sep 2023 - 30 Nov 2023

Implementation of Future System Operator role

15 Apr 2024

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposals-for-a-future-system-operator-role

Power

Ofgem consultation on changes to default price cap

September 2020 - 12th October 2020

https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/system/files/docs/2020/09/reviewing_the_potential_impact_of_covid-19_on_the_default_tariff_cap_-_september_2020_consultation.pdf

Market Wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS) – programme implementation principles

November 2020 - 03/05/2021

https://www.elexon.co.uk/operations-settlement/market-wide-half-hourly-settlement/

Exemptions from the requirement for an electricity licence: call for evidence

November 2020 - 03/01/2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/exemptions-from-the-requirement-for-an-electricity-licence-call-for-evidence

Enabling a high renewable, net zero electricity system: call for evidence

November 2020 - 03/08/2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/enabling-a-high-renewable-net-zero-electricity-system-call-for-evidence

BEIS published response to CfD consultation for 2021 auction

November 2020

CfD - Contracts for Difference

Government announced £525m funding to develop large and small-scale nuclear

November 2020

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-outlines-his-ten-point-plan-for-a-green-industrial-revolution-for-250000-jobs

Published consultation to introduce coal phase-out from 2024

December 2020

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/early-phase-out-of-unabated-coal-generation-in-great-britain

Agree a transformational North Sea Transition Deal

January 2021 - July 2021

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/945899/201216_BEIS_EWP_Command_Paper_Accessible.pdf
p. 147

Competition in onshore transmission networks

2021 - 2021

Consult with Ofgem on a Strategy and Policy Statement

2021 - 2021

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/945899/201216_BEIS_EWP_Command_Paper_Accessible.pdf
p. 87

Offshore transmission networks review

2021 - 2021

Conclude Offshore Transmission Network Review

2021 - 2021

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/945899/201216_BEIS_EWP_Command_Paper_Accessible.pdf
p. 80

Regulation for energy brokers and price comparison websites

January 2021 - April 2021

Balancing & Settlement Code p375 approved by Ofgem

1 Mar 2021

Implementation June 2022
https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications-and-updates/p375-settlement-secondary-bm-units-using-metering-behind-site-boundary-point-0

Ofgem changes to default price cap implemented

1st April 2021

https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/system/files/docs/2020/09/reviewing_the_potential_impact_of_covid-19_on_the_default_tariff_cap_-_september_2020_consultation.pdf

Ofgem publish decision supporting market wide half hourly settlement

20 Apr 2021

Implementation transition up to October 2025
https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications-and-updates/electricity-retail-market-wide-half-hourly-settlement-decision-and-full-business-case

BEIS to launch Phase 2 of UK SMR design development

June 2021 - September 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-outlines-his-ten-point-plan-for-a-green-industrial-revolution-for-250000-jobs

Phase out of coal brought forward ahead of COP26

30 Jun 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/end-to-coal-power-brought-forward-to-october-2024

BEIS launch consultation on aligning Capacity Market with net zero

26 Jul 2021 - 18 Oct 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/capacity-market-2021-call-for-evidence-on-early-action-to-align-with-net-zero

Consultation on energy NPS for planning

6 Sep 2021 - 29 Nov 2021

NPS = National Policy Statements
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/planning-for-new-energy-infrastructure-review-of-energy-national-policy-statements

UK commits to decarbonise electricity system by 2035

7 Oct 2021

"...by 2035 the UK will be powered entirely by clean electricity subject to security of supply".
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/plans-unveiled-to-decarbonise-uk-power-system-by-2035

BEIS to hold next CfD auction for renewables

November 2021

CfD - Contracts for Difference
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/committee-on-climate-changes-2020-progress-report-government-response
p. 82

Review of electricity distribution system operation governance

1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/transitioning-to-a-net-zero-energy-system-smart-systems-and-flexibility-plan-2021

BEIS to announce location of UK fusion power demonstrator

2022

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-ten-point-plan-for-a-green-industrial-revolution
p. 32

Balancing & Settlement Code p375 implementation

30 Jun 2022

https://www.elexon.co.uk/mod-proposal/p375/

Demand Flexibility Service - National Grid ESO

1 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023

https://www.nationalgrideso.com/industry-information/balancing-services/demand-flexibility-service-dfs

Electricity Generator Levy starts

1 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2028

Planned end on 31 March 2028
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electricity-generator-levy

Capacity Market consultation

9 Jan 2023 - 3 Mar 2023

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/capacity-market-consultation-strengthening-security-of-supply-and-alignment-with-net-zero

Expected end of coal use for electricity production in GB

Oct 2024

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/early-phase-out-of-unabated-coal-generation-in-great-britain

Implementation of market-wide half-hourly settlement

1 Oct 2025

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/transitioning-to-a-net-zero-energy-system-smart-systems-and-flexibility-plan-2021

Heat

Consult on Green Heat Network Fund: proposals for the scheme design

November 2020 - 01/29/2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/green-heat-network-fund-proposals-for-the-scheme-design

Respond to consultation on Clean Heat Grant

2021 - 2021

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/945899/201216_BEIS_EWP_Command_Paper_Accessible.pdf
p. 111

Legislate for regulation of heat networks during this parliament

2021 - 2022

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/945899/201216_BEIS_EWP_Command_Paper_Accessible.pdf
p. 114

Consult on policy approaches for heat pumps in on-gas-grid homes

March 2021 - June 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/energy-white-paper-powering-our-net-zero-future
p. 111

Response to consultation on Green Gas Levy - future support for low carbon heat

17 Mar 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/future-support-for-low-carbon-heat

Non-domestic RHI scheme closes

03/31/2021

RHI - Renewable Heat Incentive
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/952233/ndrhi-ensuring-sustainable-scheme-government-response.pdf

Consultation on heat network zoning

8 Oct 2021 - 19 Nov 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposals-for-heat-network-zoning

Heat and Buildings Strategy published

19 Oct 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/heat-and-buildings-strategy

Consultation on Market-based mechanism for low carbon heat

19 Oct 2021 - 12 Jan 2022

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/market-based-mechanism-for-low-carbon-heat

Consultation on phasing out fossil fuel heating in homes off the gas grid

19 Oct 2021 - 12 Jan 2022

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/phasing-out-fossil-fuel-heating-in-homes-off-the-gas-grid

Consultation on phasing out fossil fuel heating systems in businesses and public buildings off the gas grid

19 Oct 2021 - 12 Jan 2022

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/phasing-out-fossil-fuel-heating-systems-in-businesses-and-public-buildings-off-the-gas-grid

Heat Pump Ready programme launched

19 Oct 2021

£60 million fund
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/heat-pump-ready-programme

Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS)

30 Nov 2021 - 30 Nov 2025

https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-and-social-schemes/green-gas-support-scheme-and-green-gas-levy

Heat Pump Ready - stream 1 - Solutions for High-Density Heat Pump Deployment

2022 - 2025

£30 million
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/heat-pump-ready-programme

Heat Pump Ready - stream 2 - Developing Tools & Technology

2022 - 2025

£25 million
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/heat-pump-ready-programme

Heat pump ready - stream 3 - Trial Support and Learning

2022 - 2025

£5 million
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/heat-pump-ready-programme

Fairness and Affordability Call for Evidence and decision expected on rebalancing electricity & gas levies

28 Feb 2022 - 31 Dec 2022

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/heat-and-buildings-strategy

Green Heat Network Fund

14 Mar 2022 - 1 Apr 2025

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/green-heat-network-fund-ghnf

End of Domestic RHI and planned launch of Boiler Upgrade Scheme

31 Mar 2022

RHI - Renewable Heat Incentive
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/plan-to-drive-down-the-cost-of-clean-heat

Boiler Upgrade Scheme

31 May 2022 - 31 Mar 2025

£450 million over three years
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-may-be-eligible-for-the-boiler-upgrade-scheme-from-april-2022

Consultation on future of domestic gas boiler policy

13 Dec 2022 - 21 Mar 2023

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/improving-boiler-standards-and-efficiency

Final decision on hydrogen blending expected

2023 - 2023

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/heat-and-buildings-strategy

Launch of market-based mechanism for low carbon heat

2024

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/market-based-mechanism-for-low-carbon-heat

Phase out date for fossil fuelled heating in businesses & public buildings

Sep 2024 - Sep 2026

Phase out date for fossil fuelled heating in off gas homes

2026

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/phasing-out-fossil-fuel-heating-in-homes-off-the-gas-grid

Buildings

Green Home Grants launched

September 2020

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-the-green-homes-grant-scheme

Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme

September 2020 - 31 Aug 2025

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-sector-decarbonisation-scheme-psds

BEIS consulted on improving energy efficiency of private rented homes to EPC Band C

September 2020 - December 2020

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/improving-the-energy-performance-of-privately-rented-homes

Improving home energy performance through lenders – open consultation

November 2020 - 02/12/2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/improving-home-energy-performance-through-lenders

Legislate for powers to regulate smart appliances

2021 - 2021

Legislate to improve EPCs if Parliamentary time allows

2021 - 2021

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/945899/201216_BEIS_EWP_Command_Paper_Accessible.pdf
p. 86

Consult on measures to improve Energy Efficiency of owner-occupied homes

2021 - 2021

Response on Future Homes Standard (Parts L & F)

15 Jan 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/the-future-homes-standard-changes-to-part-l-and-part-f-of-the-building-regulations-for-new-dwellings

Consultation on the Future Buildings Standard

18 Jan 2021 - 21 Apr 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/the-future-buildings-standard?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_source=1b5a327f-f9e7-4d0b-af88-0b84ec7355e8&utm_content=daily

Sustainable Warmth policy paper on fuel poverty

11 Feb 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sustainable-warmth-protecting-vulnerable-households-in-england/sustainable-warmth-protecting-vulnerable-households-in-england-accessible-web-version#fn:20

Green Homes Grant LAD scheme phase 1

15 Feb 2021 - 30 Sep 2021

Local Authority Delivery (LAD)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/green-homes-grant-local-authority-delivery-scheme-entering-a-bid

Non domestic private rented minimum energy efficiency standards

17 Mar 2021 - 9 Jun 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/non-domestic-private-rented-sector-minimum-energy-efficiency-standards-epc-b-implementation

Green Homes Grant closed

31 Mar 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-boosts-energy-efficiency-spending-to-13-billion-with-extra-funding-for-green-homes?

Response expected

May 2021

Launch energy-related products policy to improve Energy Efficiency

August 2021

Green Homes Grant LAD phase 2

29 Sep 2021 - 30 Apr 2022

Local Authority Delivery (LAD)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/green-homes-grant-local-authority-delivery-successful-local-authorities

Published Heat and Buildings Strategy

19 Oct 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/heat-and-buildings-strategy

Home Upgrade Grant launch

15 Feb 2022 - 15 Apr 2022

£150 million of funding for low income households
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sustainable-warmth-protecting-vulnerable-households-in-england/sustainable-warmth-protecting-vulnerable-households-in-england-accessible-web-version

HM Treasury provides some tax benefits for net zero

31 Mar 2022

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/beis-in-the-spring-statement-2022

Hydrogen

Hy4Heat programme

September 2020 - August 2021

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/945899/201216_BEIS_EWP_Command_Paper_Accessible.pdf
p.113

Government announced ambition for 5 GW of hydrogen production by 2030, including a hydrogen town

November 2020

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/936567/10_POINT_PLAN_BOOKLET.pdf
p. 10 - 11

Developing the hydrogen energy sector in Wales consultation

November 2020 - 04/09/2021

https://gov.wales/developing-hydrogen-energy-sector-wales

Response on future for support of low carbon heat (Green Gas Levy)

15 Mar 2021

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/970565/green-gas-levy-future-support-low-carbon-heat-govt-response.pdf

Published UK Hydrogen Strategy

17 Aug 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-hydrogen-strategy

Consultation on designing the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund

17 Aug 2021 - 25 Oct 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/designing-the-net-zero-hydrogen-fund

Consultation on designing a UK low carbon hydrogen standard

17 Aug 2021 - 25 Oct 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/designing-a-uk-low-carbon-hydrogen-standard

Consultation on facilitating a grid conversion hydrogen heating trial

17 Aug 2021 - 28 Sep 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/hydrogen-for-heat-facilitating-a-grid-conversion-hydrogen-heating-trial

Consultation on a business model for low carbon hydrogen

17 Aug 2021 - 25 Oct 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/design-of-a-business-model-for-low-carbon-hydrogen

Mechanism to support private investment in hydrogen projects

2 Sep 2021 - 30 Oct 2023

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/energy-white-paper-powering-our-net-zero-future
p. 130

Consult on 'hydrogen-ready appliances'

30 Sep 2021 - 29 Oct 2023

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/945899/201216_BEIS_EWP_Command_Paper_Accessible.pdf
p. 113

Finalise low carbon hydrogen standard

1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-hydrogen-strategy

Finalise business model / commercial framework for hydrogen

1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-hydrogen-strategy

Launch of Net Zero hydrogen fund

Jun 2022

£240 million
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-hydrogen-strategy

Consultation expected on blending in gas network

1 Jul 2022 - 30 Sep 2022

Industry

Industrial Energy Transformation Fund

1 Mar 2021 - 31 Dec 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/industrial-energy-transformation-fund

Published Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy

17 Mar 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/industrial-decarbonisation-strategy

Industrial standards for smart appliances published

August 2021

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/945899/201216_BEIS_EWP_Command_Paper_Accessible.pdf
p. 36

Transport

Government announced phase-out date for ICE (2030) and PHEV (2035) cars and vans

November 2020

ICE - Internal Combustion Engine
PHEV - Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-outlines-his-ten-point-plan-for-a-green-industrial-revolution-for-250000-jobs

Future of Transport: rural strategy

November 2020 - 02/16/2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/future-of-transport-rural-strategy-call-for-evidence/future-of-transport-rural-strategy-call-for-evidence

Bus strategy for England

15 Mar 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bus-back-better

Consultation on ending the sale of new diesel buses in England

15 Mar 2021 - 11 Apr 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/ending-the-sale-of-new-diesel-buses

Launch of competition for "clean maritime technology"

21 Mar 2021

https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/888/overview

Consultation on the RTFO

25 Mar 2021

RTFO - Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/amending-the-renewable-transport-fuels-obligation-rtfo-to-increase-carbon-savings-on-land-air-and-at-sea

DfT published Transport Decarbonisation Plan

14 Jul 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/transport-decarbonisation-plan

DfT published 2035 delivery plan

14 Jul 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/transitioning-to-zero-emission-cars-and-vans-2035-delivery-plan

DfT consultation on heavy goods vehicles: ending the sale of new non-zero emission models

14 Jul 2021 - 2 Sep 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/heavy-goods-vehicles-ending-the-sale-of-new-non-zero-emission-models

Green paper on CO2 emissions regulatory framework for all newly sold road vehicles in the UK

14 Jul 2021 - 22 Sep 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/electric-vehicle-smart-charging

Response published to consultation on electric vehicle smart charging

14 Jul 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/electric-vehicle-smart-charging

UK pledges to end sale of fossil-fuelled HGVs (<26t) by 2040

10 Nov 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-confirms-pledge-for-zero-emission-hgvs-by-2040-and-unveils-new-chargepoint-design

Government confirms requirements for EV chargepoints in existing and new buildings

13 Dec 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/electric-vehicle-chargepoints-in-residential-and-non-residential-buildings

DfT to implement various "Clean Maritime" trials

2022

DfT - Department for Transport
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-outlines-his-ten-point-plan-for-a-green-industrial-revolution-for-250000-jobs
p. 28

EV chargepoints required in new buildings & major renovations

15 Jun 2022 - 31 Dec 2025

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/electric-vehicle-chargepoints-in-residential-and-non-residential-buildings

Other

New Environmental Land Management system (ELM)

2021 - 2021

Mandatory food waste reporting consultation

January 2021 - April 2021

Mandatory food waste collection in England

April 2023

https://adbioresources.org/adba-calls-for-urgent-funding-for-local-authorities-to-implement-separate-food-waste-collections-by-2023/