Consultation outcome

Energy Technology List Scheme: its future direction and technical changes to the 2020 update

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Energy Technology Criteria List 2021

Detail of outcome

The government has confirmed that in response to this 2-part consultation on the Energy Technology List (ETL) Scheme, BEIS will:

  • take forward the vision and future direction set out for the ETL Scheme
  • continue to work with stakeholders to further develop our understanding of user needs to improve the ETL’s effectiveness as a low carbon information source
  • make significant improvements to the content and functionality of the ETL website and materials
  • retain the Energy Technology List name for now but consider rebranding the scheme materials
  • pursue promotional activity to encourage greater awareness amongst SMEs
  • revise the terms and conditions of the Scheme to confirm that BEIS will give 6 months’ notice in the event of a decision to close the ETL
  • accept all of the changes to the Energy Technology Criteria List (ETCL) that were set out in Part 2 of the consultation

We updated the 2021 Energy Technology Criteria List (ETCL) in June 2021. The Pipework Insulation Category was amended to allow the use of Representative Testing.

Detail of feedback received

We received 18 responses to Part 1, and 2 responses to Part 2 from a variety of stakeholders including:

  • manufacturers
  • trade associations
  • individuals
  • other bodies

Original consultation

Summary

We're seeking views on the future direction of the scheme, and on proposed technical changes for the 2020 update of the Energy Technology Criteria List (ETCL).

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Consultation description

This is a 2 part consultation on the Energy Technology List (ETL) Scheme. You can answer either part or both. Both are available online via the link provided.

Part 1 – the future direction of the Energy Technology List Scheme

This section sets out the future policy direction for the ETL.

Part 2: Technical changes to the Energy Technology Criteria List (ETCL) 2020

This part is more technical and focuses on the proposed changes to the product standards in the ETCL for 2020.

The consultation is open to everyone, but we’d like views in particular from:

  • product manufacturers and suppliers
  • trade bodies
  • wider industry players
  • product users and consumer groups
  • academics
  • consultancies

Please do not send responses by post to the department at the moment as we may not be able to access them.

Read our consultation privacy notice.

Documents

Energy Technology List: discovery phase report

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Updates to this page

Published 12 June 2020
Last updated 9 June 2021 + show all updates
  1. ETCL 2021 updated: Pipework Insulation Category amended to allow the use of Representative Testing.

  2. Government response/summary of responses to consultation and Energy Technology Criteria List 2021 added.

  3. First published.

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