Energy prices
Winter 2026/27Our study will look at how DESNZ and other bodies are taking into account the impact of their decisions on current and future energy bills.
Our study will look at how DESNZ and other bodies are taking into account the impact of their decisions on current and future energy bills.
The report examined how Ofcom, Ofwat and Ofgem support consumers in vulnerable circumstances and whether they can get the help they need from their providers
Weak controls and oversight blamed for faulty home installations under energy efficiency scheme, affecting tens of thousands of households.
The number of heat pump installations by December 2023 was less than half of planned projections; uncertainty regarding the role of hydrogen in home heating is hampering investment and effective planning.
This report assesses the implications of the Sizewell C construction deal for taxpayers, electricity consumers, and investors.
Energy bills support successfully protected many people and businesses during 2022 and 2023 from rising energy prices.
The government has made progress with the rollout of smart meters – but it’s slower than planned and there are challenges in meeting its latest set of targets.
There has been a substantial reduction in the potential cost to the taxpayer of supporting the transfer of Bulb Energy to a ringfenced supplier under Octopus, but risks remain.
BEIS worked quickly to introduce financial support for rising energy bills (currently estimated at £69bn), recognising it had to make compromises.
This report examines the recent exit of energy suppliers from the market and government’s role in managing the exits.
This report examines the performance, implementation, procurement and management of the Green Homes Grant scheme.
The report examined how Ofcom, Ofwat and Ofgem support consumers in vulnerable circumstances and whether they can get the help they need from their providers
The Department of Energy and Climate Change’s Green Deal design not only failed to deliver any meaningful benefit, it increased suppliers’ costs – and therefore energy bills – in meeting their obligations through the ECO scheme.
The Department of Energy and Climate Change’s Green Deal design not only failed to deliver any meaningful benefit, it increased suppliers’ costs – and therefore energy bills – in meeting their obligations through the ECO scheme.
This report examines the recent exit of energy suppliers from the market and government’s role in managing the exits.
Sir John Bourn, Head of the National Audit Office, today welcomed Ofgem’s efforts to help vulnerable consumers, such as the elderly or those on benefits. He encouraged Ofgem and the energy suppliers to build on the Social Action Plan to allow more vulnerable consumers to take advantage of the competitive energy market. He also reported […]
This report examines the performance, implementation, procurement and management of the Green Homes Grant scheme.
This report examines projects leaving the Government Major Projects Portfolio, which comprises the biggest and riskiest projects across government
A National Audit Office (NAO) report updating on government’s ambition to rollout smart meters across Great Britain