The commission warns that Britain is 'dangerously underprepared' for another energy crisis, highlighting the country's heavy reliance on gas, ranking second in Europe for gas dependency.

The report reveals that the energy crisis has severely impacted vulnerable households, with 90% reducing energy consumption and 7.5 million people falling into fuel poverty.

Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, supports the report's call for Britain to become a clean energy superpower, citing recent government actions to improve energy efficiency.

Criticism has been directed at the slow improvement of housing stock and missed opportunities to enhance renewable energy production, which have contributed to rising energy costs for households.

British billpayers have suffered due to delays in adopting new building standards and slow progress in improving energy efficiency in homes.

The commission recommends that the government prioritize reducing reliance on gas, invest in energy efficiency measures, and transition homes to low-carbon heating alternatives.

Key recommendations include developing a strategy to transition from fossil fuels, increasing investment in home energy efficiency, and improving support for vulnerable households and businesses.

The report urges the government to review regulations to protect consumers from supplier failures and create a comprehensive plan to mitigate future crisis risks.

Additionally, the government is encouraged to continue efforts to reduce gas power plant usage and support energy-intensive businesses in switching to clean energy.

While acknowledging the new government's positive steps towards renewable energy growth and grid upgrades, the commission noted inadequate progress in building resilience against future energy crises.

The Energy Crisis Commission was established to evaluate the impacts of the 2021-2022 energy crisis on UK households and businesses, a situation exacerbated by the war in Ukraine.

David Laws, the commission's chair, emphasized the need for sustained government action on demand-side issues and household support to address energy challenges.