Petitions/Require businesses to keep doors closed when using heating or air conditioning
StatusClosed
Opened4 Aug 2025
Closes4 Feb 2026
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones

Introduce legislation to prohibit businesses, including shops, from operating with doors left open while using heating or air conditioning to help reduce energy waste and greenhouse gas emissions.

We believe that by requiring businesses to keep doors closed while using heating or air conditioning, we can significantly reduce energy waste and lower greenhouse gas emissions. We think this simple change could make a big impact on our environment, reduce energy bills for businesses, and contribute to a more sustainable future. In our view, it's a common-sense solution that doesn't hinder normal use of buildings or ships, as people would still be able to open doors momentarily to enter and exit.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Steve Darling
1Steve Darling MP
Torbay
4
Yuan Yang
2Yuan Yang MP
Earley and Woodley
3
Darren Jones
3Darren Jones MP
Bristol North West
2
Alex McIntyre
4Alex McIntyre MP
Gloucester
2
Alison Hume
5Alison Hume MP
Scarborough and Whitby
2
Mr Richard Holden
6Mr Richard Holden MP
Basildon and Billericay
1
Liz Twist
7Liz Twist MP
Blaydon and Consett
1
Barry Gardiner
8Barry Gardiner MP
Brent West
1
Ruth Cadbury
9Ruth Cadbury MP
Brentford and Isleworth
1
Chris Ward
10Chris Ward MP
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven
1