Working to promote ambitious policymaking
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.
Find out how community energy can help deliver warmer homes and support the UK’s Local Power and Warm Homes Plans.
To ensure the success of the UK Government's Local Power Plan, our policy experts have identified six key outcomes for the Plan.
Energy Saving Trust is a partner in several EU-funded Horizon 2020 projects, which aim to support energy efficiency and renewable energy policies.
ENSMOV aims to support countries across the EU with the implementation of energy efficiency policies.
CA EED exists to support the effective implementation of the Directive on Energy Efficiency in all EU Member States and Norway.
CA RES 3 exists to support the implementation of the Renewable Energy Sources Directive through structured and confidential dialogue.
Policy manager Abigail Ward responds to the publication of the UK Government's Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan.
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 Goverment's plan to kickstart onshore wind revolution, with commentary by our head of external affairs Stew Horne.
Our response to the July 2026 energy price cap update, with commentary from Energy Saving Trust group head of sector intelligence and…
Last updated: 20 January 2026
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