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  • Downstream oil supply resilience

    BEIS is consulting on possible new measures which aim to maintain the security of fuel supply to consumers. The proposed measures would apply to companies operating in the downstream oil sector and form part of a wider package of proposed reforms to Government’s approach to the protection of critical infrastructure. These proposals are consistent with the Department’s objective of ensuring that the UK has secure and reliable energy supplies and our ongoing work with the sector on... More
    Opened 17 October 2017

  • Building a market for energy efficiency: Call for Evidence

    This Call for Evidence outlines a range of barriers to investment in energy efficiency on both the demand and supply side; invites views about the role of Government in overcoming those barriers and stimulating the market through more direct interventions; and considers a range of potential solutions, many of which have been advocated by businesses and industry representatives. The list is not exhaustive and inclusion or exclusion should not be taken as an indication of Government policy.... More
    Opened 12 October 2017

  • Industrial Heat Recovery Support Programme

    Government plans to introduce a support programme to increase industry confidence in identifying and investing in opportunities for recovering and reusing waste heat from industrial processes and increase the deployment of recoverable heat technologies in industry. This will allow industry to re-use heat on-site or sell it to a third party, leading to the more efficient and productive use of energy, lower fuel bills or a new revenue stream for industry, and a reduction in carbon emissions.... More
    Opened 12 October 2017

  • Leading by Example: Cutting energy bills and carbon emissions in the wider public and higher education sectors. A Call for Evidence

    We are interested in evidence and views about the action required to realise carbon and energy savings across the wider public and higher education sectors in England over the next 10 years. We particularly welcome your comments on the introduction of a voluntary emissions target for the wider public and higher education sector estates in England. This would exclude central government departments and their agencies which already have their own targets. Please note that the email address... More
    Opened 12 October 2017

  • Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting

    We're seeking views on the UK government’s proposals for a streamlined and more effective energy and carbon reporting framework. Reporting is proposed to be done within companies’ annual reports, which shareholders can request, and are filed with and made available by Companies House. It is proposed to apply to certain UK companies formed and registered under the Companies Act 2006, and potentially Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs). It proposes applying either energy use, or... More
    Opened 12 October 2017

  • Call for evidence on the reform of the Green Deal Framework

    This call for evidence is to improve our knowledge of stakeholders’ views on the Green Deal Framework, and whether there is scope for changing the Framework so that it can better support current and future needs. We are seeking views on the Framework as a whole, all the elements within it and on factors that may warrant changes to it. The Government will ensure throughout that the interests of consumers are foremost. How to respond You can respond using the online survey (see... More
    Opened 12 October 2017

  • Revised requirements for radiological protection: regulation of public exposures and the justification of practices

    We are setting out proposals for the transposition of the public exposures and justification aspects of the 2013 Euratom Basic Safety Standards Directive. The 2013 Euratom Basic Safety Standards Directive (2013/59/EURATOM) lays down safety standards for protecting against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation. We're seeking views on proposals for implementing the requirements of the Directive in relation to planned and existing public exposure situations and... More
    Opened 5 October 2017

  • Revised requirements for radiological protection: emergency preparedness and response

    We're consulting on how to transpose the emergency preparedness elements of the Basic Safety Standards Directive 2013 (BSSD 2013). This consultation is relevant to those working with radiological material, in particular where an emergency as a result of that work might have an impact on the public . Emergency planners working in local authorities will also have an interest in the topics on which we are consulting. This is a joint consultation between BEIS, HSE and... More
    Opened 5 October 2017

  • Controlling the costs of biomass conversion and co-firing under the Renewables Obligation (RO)

    This consultation seeks views from interested parties on proposals for controlling the costs of non-grandfathered biomass conversion and co-firing units under the Renewables Obligation, to apply from 1 April 2018 (subject to the outcome of this consultation and Parliamentary approval). The two options proposed are a generator cap or a re-banding of support levels. The draft Impact Assessment contains an initial assessment of the net impacts of the proposals. We are seeking views on... More
    Opened 15 September 2017

  • Policy proposals for offshore combustion plant - Transposition of the Medium Combustion Plant Directive and Chapter III of the Industrial Emissions Directive

    This consultation seeks comments on policy proposals for transposing relevant requirements of the Medium Combustion Plant Directive (EU) 2015/2193 (“the MCPD”) and Chapter III of the Industrial Emissions Directive 2010/75/EU (“the IED”) in respect to eligible combustion plants on offshore installations engaged in hydrocarbon-related activities (i.e. oil and gas operations plus gas and carbon dioxide unloading / storage operations) in applicable territorial waters and on the United... More
    Opened 7 September 2017

  • The Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive: Further Proposed Amendments

    The Non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) was introduced to bridge the gap between the cost of renewable heating systems and conventional alternatives. It is open to business, public sector and non-profit organisations. The Government is keen to ensure that the Non-domestic RHI continues to contribute to both our decarbonisation targets and to the UK’s renewable energy target whilst ensuring that the scheme offers good value for money. The Government made a commitment in the... More
    Opened 5 September 2017

  • Trade Union Act 2016: consultation on the Certification Officer’s levy

    The Certification Officer is responsible for statutory functions relating to trade unions and employers’ associations. We're seeking views on the proposed implementation of section 20 of the Trade Union Act 2016 . This gives the Certification Officer the power to impose a levy on trade unions and employers’ associations to recover the cost of oversight and regulation. More
    Opened 31 August 2017

  • Non-domestic smart metering policy proposals and draft legal text

    This consultation seeks views and evidence on new non-domestic smart metering policy proposals. The policy proposals are designed to give non-domestic consumers access to the full benefits of smart meters, while at the same time recognising the diverse nature of these energy users and the need for proportionate regulation. The consultation also invites views on the draft legal text required to implement the removal of the Data Communications Company (DCC) opt-out. As set out in... More
    Opened 31 August 2017

  • Updating Consumer Protection in the Package Travel Sector

    The 1992 Package Travel Regulations provide protection to consumers who buy package holidays. While these Regulations have effectively protected consumers in the market for many years, the sector has changed significantly since they were introduced. Technical innovation and in particular the growth of the internet and mobile technologies, have opened up new ways of buying and selling holidays. This consultation sets out our proposals for updating our laws to align with the 2015 Package... More
    Opened 14 August 2017

  • Laser pointers: call for evidence

    This call for evidence aims to gather data and information on the market for laser pointers and how they are used. It covers the misuse of laser pointers, particularly the safety issues involving 'laser attacks' on pilots and drivers of lorries and other vehicles following an increase in the number of these attacks. In addition, it looks at concerns about the potential for retinal damage among consumers where high powered laser pointers are shone into the eyes. The call for evidence... More
    Opened 12 August 2017

  • Radio Equipment Directive Consultation

    The Government seeks views from stakeholders on the UK implementation of the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (the Directive). The Directive came into full effect on 13 June 2016. This consultation does not address the content of the Directive as this has already been negotiated and agreed and was previously consulted on. The Directive replaces the Directive on Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (RTTE) 99/5/EC as amended. It ensures that radio equipment placed on the... More
    Opened 14 July 2017

  • Trade Union Act 2016: Consultation on the Certification Officer’s enforcement powers

    We are consulting on the detail of how the proposed financial penalties regime will operate and we welcome views from trade unions, employer associations and other interested organisations and individuals. Specifically, we are seeking views on whether: the proposed approach to set the level of financial penalty by type of obligation breached is appropriate the maximum levels by type of obligation breached are appropriate; and the proposal to reduce the penalty maxima by 50%... More
    Opened 9 April 2017

  • Electronic Balloting for Industrial action: Knight review - Call for Evidence

    This consultation sets out the background to Sir Ken Knight’s independent review of electronic balloting and calls for evidence in support of it. In the weeks up to the general election we are unable to promote the call for evidence, in line with the guidance for civil servants . We are therefore extending the deadline for responses from 10 May to 14 July 2017. How to respond You can respond using the online survey at link below. If you would prefer not to respond... More
    Opened 1 March 2017

  • EIA Directive Transposition - Offshore Petroleum and Pipe-lines (EIA) Regulations 2017

    This consultation invites comments on proposals for implementing amendments to the European Union Directive on environmental impact assessment in so far as the Directive applies to the Offshore Production and Pipe-lines (EIA) Regulations 2017. How to Respond If you are responding in writing, please make it clear which questions you are responding to. Written responses should be sent to: David Foskett Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Floor... More
    Opened 16 February 2017

  • Transposition of the EIA Directive - The Electricity Works (EIA) Regulations 2017

    This consultation invites comments on proposals for implementing amendments to the European Union Directive on environmental impact assessment in so far as the Directive applies to the Electricity Works (EIA) Regulations 2017. How to Respond If you are responding in writing, please make it clear which questions you are responding to. Written responses should be sent to: Gareth Leigh Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy 3 Whitehall Place London... More
    Opened 16 February 2017

  • Unlocking the potential of Primary Authority: Implementing the Enterprise Act 2016

    Primary Authority enables businesses to obtain consistent advice on compliance with regulation, in a tailored and cost effective manner, from local authorities. Primary Authority advice is assured – the primary authority may direct against enforcement action if it is deemed to be inconsistent with advice given – and this gives businesses the confidence to invest and grow. The scheme is statutory, established by the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (RESA). As at December 2016,... More
    Opened 13 February 2017

  • Building our Industrial Strategy

    This consultation is now closed We want to build an industrial strategy that addresses long-term challenges to the UK economy. Our aim is to improve living standards and economic growth by increasing productivity and driving growth across the whole country. This green paper sets out our vision for a modern industrial strategy and some early actions we have committed to take. It aims to start a genuinely open and collaborative conversation about the skills, research,... More
    Opened 23 January 2017

  • Review of Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI)

    In her November 2016 speech to the CBI Annual Conference on a modern Industrial Strategy, the Prime Minister announced a Review of the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI), led by David Connell, an industry expert with a background in the UK’s science and technology sector. SBRI is a cross-government programme, managed by Innovate UK (the UK’s innovation agency), that enables small businesses to bid for government contracts to develop new products and solutions for the... More
    Opened 9 January 2017

  • Heat in Buildings online consultation

    This consultation asks for views on options for raising domestic boiler standards. The Government is also seeking evidence on the costs and benefits of wider domestic central heating system performance improvements. More
    Opened 8 December 2016

  • Reforming The Employment Tribunal System

    The Government seeks views on the issues to be considered when implementing the wider justice system reform principles in the Employment Tribunal system. Views from all users of the system are particularly welcome, and responses from representatives and advisors of individuals and business, the legal profession, non-legal members and the judiciary are particularly encouraged. More
    Opened 5 December 2016

  • UK bioeconomy: call for evidence

    This call for evidence seeks your input to help shape a UK bioeconomy strategy. Our aim is to produce a strategy which will foster a world leading bioeconomy which is appropriate to the UK's industrial structure and availability of natural resources. This strategy will engage with many different sectors across the economy and will need to take account of other objectives, such as on decarbonisation, broader sustainability and food security. The survey is a series of questions... More
    Opened 1 December 2016

  • Corporate governance reform

    For Britain to thrive in a global economy, businesses need to focus on long-term value creation and command public confidence and respect. But for people to retain faith in capitalism and free markets, big business must earn and keep the trust and confidence of their customers, employees and the wider public. Where this social contract breaks down and individual businesses decide to play by their own rules, faith in the business community as a whole diminishes – to the detriment of all. More
    Opened 29 November 2016

  • Proposed Changes to the Government's Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP)

    We are seeking comments on proposed changes to the Government’s Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) for the calculation of fuel use in dwellings. More
    Opened 16 November 2016

  • Heat in Non-Domestic Buildings Call for Evidence

    This call for evidence provides the means to test what we have learned so far and to seek feedback and views to help us develop and support future policy development. We are seeking views from those in the building industry and decision-makers on the opportunities, and how we can: • Keep energy bills as low as possible; • Continue to ensure the UK has a secure and resilient energy system; • Remain at the leading edge of science, research and... More
    Opened 16 November 2016

  • A smart, flexible energy system: a call for evidence

    As part of our commitment to building a 21 st century energy infrastructure, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and Ofgem are working together to ensure our energy system can respond to the latest challenges, and take advantage of the opportunities offered by new innovative technologies and services. A smart, flexible energy system offers significant benefits for consumers and the economy, helping us use energy more flexibly and increasing the efficiency of the... More
    Opened 11 November 2016
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