Energy Markets (Carbon Reduction and Warm Homes) Bill 2006-07

Promote sustainable energy and energy efficiency; to make further provision in respect of the regulation of the gas and electricity industries; to provide OFGEM with new environmental and social duties; to make further provision about the role of local authorities in meeting the United Kingdom’s carbon reduction and fuel poverty targets; and for connected purposes.

Explanatory Notes

• Bill 131 EN 06-07 - PDF version
  Explanatory Note to Bill 131 prepared by National Energy Action and Mr Alan Simpson MP

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