Parliamentary Briefing: How does the Energy Security Bill support consumers shift to clean heat?

This briefing outlines where the Energy Security Bill makes progress, and how the government could show greater ambition to offer consumers the full benefits of a cheaper, cleaner, and more flexible energy system.

How does the Energy Security Bill support consumers shift to clean heat, and how could it do more?

The Energy Security Bill sets out a series of significant reforms to the nation’s energy system. It is an opportunity for the government to support households to move away from expensive fossil gas and on to clean, efficient electric heat – helping reduce bills and bolster energy security. This briefing outlines where the Energy Security Bill makes progress, and how the government could show greater ambition to offer consumers the full benefits of a cheaper, cleaner, and more flexible energy system.

  • Supporting affordable, clean electric heat
  • Growing the UK’s heat pump manufacturing base
  • Supporting clean heat through zoning
  • Long-term certainty for industry and households