Prince Charles read the Queen’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament today, confirming the forthcoming Energy Bill “to deliver the transition to cheaper, cleaner and more secure energy”.
The Energy Bill will outline how the UK will move away from fossil fuels, and achieve its net zero goals by 2050.
Trade association BEAMA has said it fully supports statements set out by Energy UK last week that this bill must deliver on commitments to create a low carbon power system by 2035 and drive us towards our 2050 targets.
Recently published evidence from BEAMA and the Energy Systems Catapult shows that, for a least cost approach to 2050, investment across the energy system must be brought forward ahead of 2035 – investment in flexible energy services, energy efficiency and extensive supply chain planning will save money in the long run.
BEAMA also said that urgent focus must be paid to helping consumers today with their rising energy bills.
BEAMA published its Net Zero by Design report in October 2021, showing clear evidence of the significant saving consumers can make from simple improvements to their heating controls and system efficiency of an existing gas boiler, preparing homes for a net zero transition while saving them money today. The government should be supporting this with clear guidance for consumers and a program for installers.
Dr Howard Porter, BEAMA CEO said: “Alongside any legislation for technology – much supported by the industry – it is essential that consumers and businesses are given support to make real improvements to the buildings we occupy. There are many improvements that can made now, both to reduce energy usage and allow building owners more influence in their future energy costs”
Colin Timmins, Director of Technology Sectors at BEAMA, said: “As Government lays out its plans for decarbonising heat in our homes and fuel prices for householders reach record levels it remains critical that we look at cost effective ways to make our homes more energy efficient, while also futureproofing them for future low carbon heating. Better heating controls provide a route to achieve both of these. Research we have carried out provides a compelling validation of the benefits of heating controls in fuel consumption and we hope this can support more informed decision making in strategies going forward.”
BEAMA is hosting one of elemental’s content theatres at InstallerSHOW at the NEC in Birmingham 21-23 June 2022– Net Zero by Design – with three days of panel discussions covering everything from the future of heating and Building Regs updates to heat pump pathways for installers. Speakers include BEIS, Stiebel Eltron, Worcester Bosch, University of Salford and Schneider Electric.
For the full programme visit: installershow.com/event-schedule
Free tickets are available here: installer-2022.reg.buzz
