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Retrofit Today briefing: Thursday 29 October 2026
Three stories from the last 24 hours.
Stories from the last 24 hours
SEA says missed chance to extend 0% VAT on energy-saving materials will cost 365,000 heat pumps
The Sustainable Energy Association has welcomed the Warm Homes Loan Scheme but says the missed opportunity to extend zero-rate VAT on energy-saving materials beyond April 2027 would reduce demand for heat pumps.
Government to move gas standing charges on to unit rate in shift Octopus links to heat pumps
The Chancellor will ask Ofgem to remove the fixed daily charge from household gas bills in 2027 or as soon as possible after, a change Octopus Energy's Greg Jackson links to heat pump uptake.
Energy UK backs gas standing charge removal but presses for low-income safeguards
The trade body welcomed the Government's Budget-day plan to move gas standing charges onto the unit rate for 23 million homes, but said households who lose out must be protected.
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