Closed consultation

Updating standards for local space heating products

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Published: 25 March 2026

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Summary

We're seeking views on proposals to improve product standards for local space heating products.

This consultation ran from
3pm on 25 March 2026 to 11:59pm on 20 May 2026

Consultation description

This consultation seeks views on proposed updates to the ecodesign regulations for local space heating products in Great Britain (GB).

The aim is to replace the current regulations (2015/1188) with new standards aligned with the European Union (EU) Regulation (EU) 2024/1103, in order to:

• improve product efficiency
• reduce energy demand and cut bills
• support a circular economy

Documents

Updating standards for local space heating products

PDF, 716 KB, 66 pages

Updating minimum energy performance standard for local space heaters: options assessment

PDF, 845 KB, 42 pages

DRAFT: The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products (Local Space Heaters and Separate Related Controls) Regulations 2026

PDF, 1.44 MB, 47 pages

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Published 25 March 2026