Here is a record of the policy responses we have submitted and our position on subjects that are receiving the attention of legislators.

You can download any of these responses as a PDF from this page. For a .docx version, please email Josh at j.barnes@communityenergyengland.org.

CEE response to Ofgem's Forward Work Programme 2025/26 

Ofgem set out some key policy areas they plan to progress over the coming year and invited responses. This is CEE's input covering reforms to the connections queue and incentives for the large-scale deployment of demand-side response.

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CEE response to the ESNZ Committee hearing on Industrial Strategy for Clean Power. 

Information CEE's Ethical Sourcing Working Group was used in this submission mainly focussing on ethical sourcing issues in the renewable energy, particularly solar, supply chains.

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CEE response to Joint Committee inquiry into Forced Labour in UK Supply Chains 

Information gathered by CEE's Ethical Sourcing Working Group was used for this submission.

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CEE representation to HMT Spending Review 2025 

CEE submitted a representation to the Treasury ahead of the 2025 spending review, which included policy proposals for the Local Power Plan.

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CEE response to Heat networks regulation: authorisation and regulatory oversight consultation 

With input and support from the Low Carbon Heat working group, CEE responded to DESNZ and Ofgem's consultation on Heat networks regulation: authorisation and regulatory oversight

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CEE response to Heat networks regulation: Implementing consumer protections consultation 

With input and support from the Low Carbon Heat working group, CEE responded to DESNZ and Ofgem's consultation on Heat networks regulation: Implementing consumer protections.

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