Energy Legislation

Legislative framework for energy production, distribution, renewable sources, nuclear power, and energy efficiency standards.

Warm Home Discount Scheme: 2026 Correction Notice

Corrected typographical errors and shifted the commencement date of the Warm Home Discount reconciliation rules to 28 September 2026.


This document issues formal corrections to the Warm Home Discount (Reconciliation) (Amendment) Regulations 2026.

It amends the commencement date from 29 September 2026 to 28 September 2026 and standardizes technical terminology related to gas and electricity unit rates.

These changes apply to energy suppliers and the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (Ofgem) involved in the Warm Home Discount reconciliation process.

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Correction to Steeple Renewables Infrastructure Order

Published: Tue 27th Oct 26

Corrected internal cross-references in article 9 of the Steeple Renewables Project Order 2026.


This correction slip amends the Steeple Renewables Project Order 2026 to rectify inaccurate internal cross-references.

It specifically modifies article 9 by replacing incorrect paragraph citations with the intended references.

These changes apply to the legal interpretation of the original Order, affecting developers and planning authorities involved in the Steeple Renewables Project.

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The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2026

Expanded permitted development rights for electric vehicle chargers and electricity substations while extending temporary permissions for schools with RAAC-affected buildings.


This Order expands permitted development rights in England to allow the installation of electric vehicle charging points within the curtilage of dwellinghouses and blocks of flats, provided specific safety and height requirements are met.

It mandates the use of authorised cross-pavement cable channels where a footway exists between the outlet and the vehicle.

The Order also extends the period for temporary school buildings at sites affected by RAAC until October 2028, increases the size limits for electricity substations, and updates references to the National Planning Policy Framework and the Building Safety Regulator.

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The Green Gas Support Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Published: Fri 25th Sept 26 Came into force: Fri 16th Oct 26

Extended the Green Gas Support Scheme commissioning deadlines and aligned reporting periods with the standard scheme year.


These Regulations amend the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) to extend the deadline for commissioning biomethane production equipment and modify the duration of financial support.

They authorize the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority to extend tariff guarantee deadlines to 31 March 2030 for eligible applicants and clarify rules regarding heat pump exemptions and sustainability audit reporting.

The instrument applies to producers of biomethane via anaerobic digestion in England, Wales, and Scotland, transitioning the scheme's administrative and reconciliation cycles from 'payment years' to 'scheme years' starting in April 2027.

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The Springwell Solar Farm (Correction) Order 2026

Published: Fri 25th Sept 26 Came into force: Wed 23rd Sept 26

Corrected technical errors and cross-references in the Springwell Solar Farm Order 2026.


This Order corrects typographical and cross-referencing errors in the Springwell Solar Farm Order 2026, which granted development consent for the project under the Planning Act 2008.

It updates specific definitions, such as substituting 'PV modules' for 'panels', corrects internal paragraph numbering across several schedules, and amends the heading for protective provisions to specifically name British Telecommunications PLC. The corrections apply to the original developer, the relevant local planning authorities, and statutory undertakers involved in the solar farm infrastructure.

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The Digital Government (Disclosure of Information) Regulations 2026

Published: Mon 21st Sept 26 Came into force: Fri 18th Sept 26

Authorized the sharing of data with energy suppliers to assist customers in debt and added new government departments to the list of bodies permitted to share information for specified objectives.


These regulations expand the legal framework for sharing government data with licensed gas and electricity suppliers to help identify and assist customers living in fuel poverty.

They authorize the disclosure of information to energy companies when it relates to debt relief requirements set by the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (Ofgem) under the Gas Act 1986, the Electricity Act 1989, or the Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act 2018.

Additionally, the instrument updates the list of authorized government departments—specifically adding the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero and the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology—to correct a previous drafting error in earlier legislation.

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Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme 2026 Correction

Published: Sun 13th Sept 26

Corrected typographical and referencing errors in the primary 2026 energy savings regulations.


This document issues formal corrections to the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2026 to rectify specific drafting errors.

It adjusts a cross-reference in regulation 6 regarding sub-paragraphs and fixes a grammatical error in a table within regulation 31.

These changes apply to all participants in the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), primarily large undertakings and their corporate groups, ensuring the statutory text aligns with the intended regulatory framework.

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The Response to the Committee on Climate Change Report (Extension of Period) Order 2026

Published: Thu 10th Sept 26 Came into force: Wed 14th Oct 26

Extended the statutory deadline for the UK government to respond to the Climate Change Committee's 2026 report to 17 December 2026.


The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero must lay a response to the Climate Change Committee's 2026 progress report before Parliament by a revised deadline of 17 December 2026.

This extension modifies the original statutory deadline of 15 October 2026 established under the Climate Change Act 2008.

The provision applies across the United Kingdom and directly affects the reporting obligations of the relevant government department.

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