Reducing energy consumption in the home can lead to a range of important benefits both for the household itself and wider society.
For the individual household, the rewards are clear: using less energy can save hundreds of pounds a year and improve warmth and comfort levels. This is something we can all appreciate, but is particularly important for those living in fuel poverty.
For wider society, reducing our energy consumption will be essential for us to play our part in mitigating the worst effects of climate change and to ensure we have secure and stable energy supplies.
Existing schemes overseen by DECC
You can find out more about these initiatives by visiting the dedicated pages via the left-hand navigation.
A list of other initiatives and schemes that DECC is involved in is available on the "Other Current Policies" page
Science and evidence
Information about DECC's peer-reviwed evidence base can be found on the Sustainable energy analysis and research page.
Energy efficiency targets
The UK has two statutory targets for household energy efficiency in England, for which ongoing progress towards delivery is reported each year. The most recent Sustainable Energy report reports progress for the period up to and including 2008 and is available below: