Home Energy Conservation Act Survey: reminder

The Home Energy Conservation Act requires all local authorities to provide and publish information on the energy conservation measures they have adopted to improve the energy efficiency of residential accommodation in their area. DESNZ has published guidance on the...

Heat Network Zoning: consultation and webinars

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is consulting on heat network zoning. Heat network zones will be areas where heat networks are expected to provide the lowest cost, low carbon heating, and will ensure more homes and businesses can have access to...

Government announcements on planning policy

In the week before Christmas, DLUHC made several announcements on planning policy that are highlighted in a letter to Chief Planning Officers on 21 December.   The National Planning Policy Framework has been revised to reflect the outcome of consultation on...