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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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Our response to the UK Government’s Energy Independence Bill

5 November 2026

Our response to the UK Government's Energy Independence Bill, with commentary from group head of sector intelligence Stew Horne.

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 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.

Making the Warm Homes Plan a success

20 February 2026

This is a joint letter to Miatta Fahnbulleh MP regarding the Warm Homes Plan.

Last updated: 20 January 2026