Proposed changes to eligibility criteria for VCMA projects

Proposed changes to eligibility criteria for VCMA projects | Ofgem Please enable JavaScript in your web browser to get the best experience. BETA This site is currently in BETA. Help us improve by giving us your feedback . Close alert: Proposed changes to eligibility criteria for VCMA projects Publication type: Consultation Publication date: 11 November 2024 Last updated: 6 January 2025 Closed date: 10 December 2024 Status: Closed (with decision) Decision: Updates to VCMA project eligibility criteria Print this page Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn We are consulting on a proposal to modify the Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance (VCMA) Governance Document. We would like your views on proposed changes to the eligibility criteria of projects for the servicing, repair and replacement of essential gas appliances. Who should respond We would like views from gas network distribution companies. Background The VCMA is funding available to gas distribution network companies for supporting consumers in vulnerable situations. This funding is helps consumers to stay safe and warm by: providing advice on energy providing referrals or direct access to energy safeguarding measures raising life-saving awareness around carbon monoxide safety The VCMA Governance Document is issued and amended as per Special Condition 5.4 of the Gas Transporter Licence. It covers the regulation, administration, and governance of the VCMA. See the latest version of the VCMA Governance Document . Why your views matter Your responses will help us to make the appropriate changes to the VCMA Governance Document. This will allow you to best support consumers in vulnerable situations within your network areas. How to respond Send your response to vcma@ofgem.gov.uk . This consultation closes for responses on Monday 9 December. Main document VCMA consultation letter [PDF, 127.31KB] Subsidiary documents Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance (VCMA) Governance Document v2.1 – Tracked Changes [PDF, 218.55KB] Response documents Cadent response [PDF, 205.94KB] National Energy Action (NEA) response [PDF, 157.83KB] Northern Gas Networks (NGN) response [PDF, 505.23KB] Citizens Advice response [PDF, 238.86KB] SGN response [PDF, 775.79KB] Wales and West Utilities (WWU) response [PDF, 1.35MB] Print this page Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Close