Energy Act 2011
- Type of Bill:
- Government Bill
- Sponsors:
- Lord Marland
Department for Energy and Climate Change - Chris Huhne
Department for Energy and Climate Change
Progress of the Bill
Bill started in the House of Lords
- House of Lords
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- House of Commons
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- Royal Assent
Last event
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Royal Assent
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18.10.2011
Act of Parliament
| House | Act | Date |
|---|---|---|
|
Energy Act 2011 c.16 | 19.10.2011 |
Latest news on the Energy Act 2011
The House of Lords considered and agreed to the Commons amendments on 4 October.
Royal Assent took place on 18 October. This is the final stage of the Bill’s passage through Parliament when the Bill becomes an Act (law).
Summary of the Energy Act 2011
The flagship policy in the Bill is the 'Green Deal', a scheme whereby householders, private landlords and businesses would be given finance upfront to make energy efficiency improvements, which would then be paid for by energy bill savings. It also introduces a range of other provisions.
Key areas
- establishes a new obligation on energy companies to help certain groups of consumers, who need extra support, with saving energy
- facilitates the roll-out of smart meters
- widens access to energy performance certificates
- makes information on energy bills clearer
- introduces measures designed to help improve energy security and to encourage low carbon generation
- grants additional powers to the Coal Authority to charge for certain services.
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