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.
Our recommendations for energy renovation in multi-apartment buildings, looking at European models.
We look at what should should be considered in the revision of the EU’s ecodesign requirements for air heating and cooling products.
We look at what must be addressed to ensure we lower people’s energy bills and make the UK more resilient to future crises.
Ofwat’s consultation asked respondents for their views on its current thinking on how the Water Efficiency Fund should operate.
We respond to the discussion paper from the Scottish Law Commission regarding owners’ associations.
This briefing outlines a national expert retrofit advice service model for England that we could stand up quickly to support early delivery of the Warm Homes Plan.
This briefing focuses on what a community energy support programme in England could look like.
This briefing summarises the loan schemes currently available in Scotland for owner occupiers, private landlords and small and medium sized businesses (SMEs).
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.
Our head of policy Stew Horne comments on the UK Government's Clean Power Action Plan, and what still needs to be done.
Our response to the January 2025 energy price cap announcement, with commentary from Energy Saving Trust chief executive Mike Thornton.
We were disappointed to hear of the UK government’s decision to delay key green targets. Our head of policy, Stew Horne, reacts…
Today’s news of a further increase to the price cap on energy bills will be very concerning for people across Great Britain.
Last updated: 14 January 2025
