Guidance

Energy Independence Bill: factsheets

Factsheets relating to the Energy Independence Bill.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Published: 4 November 2026

Documents

Energy Independence Bill overview

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Asset visibility installer obligation

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Changes to powers of the North Sea Transition Authority

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Electricity network infrastructure – consents, land access and rights

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Employment rights for offshore renewable workers

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Ending new coal mining

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Ending new oil and gas licences and introducing Transitional Energy Certificates

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Extending the core fuels regulatory regime to the gas sector

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Mandatory Community Benefits for generation

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Reformed National Pricing

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Scottish charging powers

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Transmission license exemption reform

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Updating regulation of radioactive waste and spent fuel

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Community energy – supplier obligation

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Community energy – shared ownership

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Domestic Private Rental Sector Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards enforcement

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Removing charges to unlock energy flexibility

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Extension of energy smart mandate to battery energy storage systems

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Heat network zoning – charging powers

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Hydrogen to Power Business Model

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Non-domestic Private Rental Sector Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards enforcement

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Smart meters (extension of rollout)

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Warm Homes Agency

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Information relating to design and delivery of energy assistance schemes

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Measures to strengthen Ofgem

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Moving the Renewables Obligation to the Exchequer

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Regulation of third-party intermediaries

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Schemes for providing support for energy costs

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Validation of fees charged in relation to certification of fuels and fireplaces

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Details

The Energy Independence Bill was introduced to Parliament on 4 November 2026 to support the government’s efforts to bring down energy bills and support vulnerable households.

Documents related to the Bill can be found on the Parliament website.