Made under the Gas Act 1986
1 statutory instrument made using powers in the Gas Act 1986, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) (Amendment) (Specified Period) Order 2026
- Department: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
- Made under: Gas Act 1986, Electricity Act 1989, Utilities Act 2000
The instrument extended the specified period and critical procedural deadlines for the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme by nine months, concluding the main obligation period on December 31st, 2026.
This Statutory Instrument, made on March 25th, 2026, amends the preceding Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) Order 2022 by extending the overall period of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme by nine months, shifting the end date for the home-heating cost reduction target from March 31st, 2026, to December 31st, 2026.
The Order also adjusts several associated deadlines for remaining procedural steps, applications, and measure approvals under the ECO scheme across England, Wales, and Scotland, ensuring consistency with the newly defined final date.