Ofgem cancels proposed changes to the Fuel Poor Network Extension Scheme

[ALEO Admin]

On 3 April 2017, Ofgem published a letter stating that it doesn't plan to implement its proposed criteria change to the Fuel Poor Network Extension Scheme (FPNES), as it needs more time to consider the impacts of the change.

Ofgem's main proposal, published on 10 March 2017, had been to remove the ability for households to qualify for FPNES if they reside within the 25% most deprived areas, as measured by the government’s Index of Multiple Deprivation. This FPNES criterion reflects the eligibility for the Carbon Saving Community Obligation (CSCO) element of ECO, which was removed as of 1 April 2017.

The responses Ofgem received to its original proposal said that the changes would make it difficult for gas distribution networks to meeting their fuel poor connection targets and that the proposed timescale for implementation was too short.

Ofgem expect to set out its views on any future changes to the FPNES criteria in due course.

For more information, visit:
https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications-a ... gation-eco