New report finds conflicts between UK net zero commitment and North Sea oil and...
The UK has committed to reaching net zero by 2050 and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but recent research from Global Energy Monitor (GEM) shows...
Businesses invited to have their say on the UK’s net zero transition
The government has launched a review into its approach to reaching net zero. Until 27 October 2022, the general public, business, and others will...
Energy planning: beyond the Energy Bill Relief Scheme
The Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS), announced in September 2022, offers essential support for non-domestic energy customers. Before the scheme came in, there were...
Mini-Budget: energy efficiency and demand reduction lacking in Chancellor’s plan for growth
The new Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng delivered his first “mini-budget” today, setting out a raft of tax cuts and high borrowing that he hopes will...
Liz Truss: What are the green credentials of our new PM?
The party faithful have spoken. Mary Elizabeth Truss, MP for South West Norfolk, has been elected the new Conservative leader and our new Prime...
Net zero ambitions at risk as business concern about energy prices grows
The latest data from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) highlights the extent to which businesses are concerned about soaring energy costs.w
Research from the...
UK government Transition Plan Taskforce considers Just Transition
Members of the UK government-mandated Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) are working on a technical briefing paper on incorporating Just Transition considerations into its recommendations,...
Energy UK urges government to cut business energy bills through government-backed loans
A leading energy trade association has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, setting out proposals for cutting the cost of energy for businesses...
Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme re-opens in September
Public sector bodies in England can apply for a new round of funding to install low carbon heating and energy efficiency measures.
Up to £635...
The UK ETS is set to change – what can we expect?
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) started trading in May 2021, replacing the UK’s participation in the EU ETS.
It was designed to be...
