Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the Home Energy Efficiency (England) Regulations 2005.

Regulation 2(2) increases the qualifying cut-off point in relevant income for households in receipt of child tax credit or working tax credit from £15,050 to 15,460.

Regulation 2(4) extends the category of applicants who may apply for a grant to householders who have attained, or are living with a partner who has attained, the age of 60 and who do not otherwise qualify for a grant.

Regulation 2(5) makes amendments to reflect that the Civil Partnership Act 2004^f1 is now in force.

Regulation 2(7) provides that householders who qualify under the newly introduced category of applicants can receive a grant for the purpose of the provision or replacement of, or improvements to, certain heating systems installed in the dwelling. Regulation 2(8) limits that grant to £300.

A full regulatory impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as it has no impact on the costs of business.