Summary Energy Efficiency
8.The Act requires the Government to report on progress made in achieving the energy efficiency target that is in the Housing Act 2004.
9.Under the Gas Act 1986 and Electricity Act 1989, the Secretary of State may impose an obligation on gas transporters and suppliers, and electricity distributors and suppliers, to achieve energy efficiency targets. The Act alters this to enable the Secretary of State instead to impose an obligation on these companies to achieve carbon emissions reduction targets.