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Policy

Working to promote ambitious policymaking

Promoting ambitious policymaking is an important part of Energy Saving Trust’s mission.

We work to influence UK governments to develop a positive and effective policy framework for sustainable energy. This involves directly working with civil servants and collaborating with other stakeholder agencies.

Our policy work is informed by our contact with households, businesses and public administrations, and from our cross-UK and international insight.

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Clean tech combo could help households beat rising energy bills

15 July 2026

Our new analysis reveals a smarter way to cut costs, with clean home upgrades saving households up to £800 a year when…

Our response to the UK Government’s Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan

23 April 2026

Policy manager Abigail Ward responds to the publication of the UK Government's Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan.

Our response to National Audit Office’s report on energy efficiency installations under the Energy Company Obligation

14 October 2025

Our group head of intelligence Stew Horne responds to the National audit Office's report on recent solid wall insulation installation failures.

Our response to the UK Government’s plan to kickstart onshore wind revolution

22 September 2025

Our response to the UK Goverment's plan to kickstart onshore wind revolution, with commentary by our head of external affairs Stew Horne.

Last updated: 20 January 2026