Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the Home Energy Efficiency Schemes (Wales) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/656 (W. 94)) (“the principal Regulations”).

Regulation 3 updates the list of definitions in the principal Regulations. It updates the meaning of “asset rating” and removes the definition of “partial grant application”.

Regulation 4 updates the eligibility criteria under the principal Regulations. It removes provision for partial grant applications, updates the minimum asset rating a dwelling must have to be eligible for a works application and provides that a dwelling which has previously had works carried out in relation to a works application will not be eligible to make further applications.

Regulation 5 provides for the provision of low energy light bulbs under the principal Regulations.

Regulation 6 updates the methodology by which the Welsh Ministers may determine maximum levels of grants under the principal Regulations.

Regulation 7 provides for transitional provision in respect of ongoing applications approved prior to the coming into force of these Regulations.

The Welsh Ministers’ Code of Practice on the carrying out of regulatory impact assessments was considered in relation to these Regulations. A regulatory impact assessment has been prepared on the likely costs and benefits of complying with these Regulations. A copy can be obtained from Welsh Government, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NQ and is published on www.gov.wales.