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Energy Markets (Carbon Reduction and Warm Homes) Bill

Promote sustainable energy and energy efficiency; to make further provision in respect of the regulation of the gas and electricity industries; to provide OFGEM with new environmental and social duties; to make further provision about the role of local authorities in meeting the United Kingdom’s carbon reduction and fuel poverty targets; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

24 October 2007

In Plain English

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The Energy Markets (Carbon Reduction and Warm Homes) Bill aims to promote sustainable energy and improve energy efficiency across the UK. It would tighten regulation of gas and electricity markets, give Ofgem new environmental and social duties, and strengthen local authorities’ role in delivering carbon reduction and reducing fuel poverty.

Key Points

  • Gives Ofgem new environmental and social duties to consider when regulating energy markets.
  • Promotes sustainable energy and measures to improve energy efficiency in homes and businesses.
  • Strengthens the role of local authorities in meeting carbon reduction targets and tackling fuel poverty.
  • Includes provisions about how the gas and electricity industries are regulated to support climate and social goals.

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and originated in the Commons.

Who is affected?

Energy consumers (households and small businesses)Homeowners and rentersLocal authoritiesGas and electricity suppliers and networksOfgem (the energy regulator)Vulnerable energy users / households at risk of fuel poverty

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

26 Jun 2007

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