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Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Programme: first phase energy smart appliances regulations

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We’ve revised the proposed implementation date for Electrical Heating Appliances (EHAs) in scope of the regulations. See the interim response for details.

A full response to the consultation will be published in due course.

We're seeking feedback on the SSES Programme’s draft Phase 1 energy smart appliances regulations and impact assessment.

This consultation ran from
1pm on 1 December 2025 to 11:59pm on 5 February 2026

The Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Programme is designed to create the technical and regulatory frameworks to enable the untapped flexibility from small scale devices, such as domestic electric vehicle charge points and heat pumps.

It should contribute to electricity system decarbonisation in a way that protects consumers and the electricity system, and as such is a key enabler for consumer-led flexibility that will help consumers make energy bill savings.

To provide a regulatory foundation for the growth of the energy smart appliance (ESA) market and protect the interests of consumers, we plan to introduce regulations on ESAs. These regulations will: 

  • establish a smart mandate for electric heating products in scope
  • incorporate, with some planned amendments, The Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021
  • implement a set of minimum requirements in relation to smart functionality, cybersecurity and grid stability for ESAs in scope

    • We are consulting on draft first phase ESA regulations and the accompanying Initial Impact Assessment. 

    The consultation is open to anyone to respond, but it will primarily be of interest to:  

  • energy smart appliance manufacturers and importers, and trade bodies
  • flexibility service providers and load controllers
  • innovators, and third-party intermediaries in energy

    • This consultation is part of a series from the SSES Programme including: 

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