EPRN bulletin – 30th March 2026

This paper investigates whether more consistent multi-dimensional measurement of energy poverty could arise from a movement towards a wellbeing-focused conception where the social necessity of adequate energy services is recognised. The analysis raises a number of implications for researchers and policy makers.

This blog post explores how moving from the wholesale market to a single buyer model can best decouple the price of electricity from gas and protect households from the sharp end of the energy crisis.

This report explores how raising Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for private rented homes has the potential to be transformative for older renters, delivering them warmer homes that cost less to heat. However, the research demonstrates that a tenant-centred approach is needed to ensure older renters do not suffer disruptive or unsuitable work, are protected from rent increases and eviction, and have the advice and guidance they need to support improvement works going ahead.

This report presents research exploring the levels of advice given to social housing tenants when their homes are fitted with low carbon technologies, such as heat pumps and solar PV. The analysis shows that disengaged tenants, who do not understand or trust their new systems, are less likely to use them efficiently and realise the benefits of doing so.

This document (and associated material) sets out the UK Government’s response to the public consultation in relation to proposed changes to the Future Homes and Buildings Standards.