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Ministers must take the opportunity to turn the COVID-19 crisis into a defining moment in the fight to meet net zero challenge, the CCC has said.

Urgent steps must be taken to meet net zero challenge, say government climate advisers

Urgent steps must be taken to meet net zero challenge, say government climate advisers Ministers must seize the opportunity to turn the COVID-19 crisis into...
The CCC has warned that net zero target by 2050 is only credible if policies are introduced to match. How is the UK doing on these policy areas?

The UK is on track to miss its net zero target. How do we...

The UK is on track to miss its net zero target. How do we get there? “This is Thermopylae. This is Agincourt. This is Dunkirk....

ISO 50001 and ESOS compliance – is it right for you?

With ESOS Phase 2 upon us, minds nationwide are turning to the most efficient, effective and meaningful routes to compliance. And among these, for many...

BEIS publishes full catalogue of EII consultation questions

You’ll have spotted that the Government is seeking views on whether to widen the scope of eligibility for energy intensive industries (EIIs) for exemption...
Capacity market judgement

Capacity market judgement: Industry reaction      

Last week, a ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union annulled State aid approval for the UK Capacity Market. As a result,...
The Energy Advice Hub gives you a side-by-side comparison of where 8 UK political parties stand on the different aspects of climate change policy.

Election roundup: we compare the parties’ manifesto promises on carbon, energy and the climate.

Election roundup: we compare the parties’ manifesto promises on carbon, energy and the climate. With just a couple of days to go until the election,...

How will the Capacity Market ruling affect energy customers?

How will the Capacity Market ruling affect energy customers? Last week, the UK’s Capacity Market scheme was suspended following a ruling by the European Court...
Net Zero by 2050: The Prime Minister has announced that the UK will eradicate its net contribution to climate change by 2050.

Net zero by 2050: Government sets legally binding target

Net zero by 2050: Government sets legally binding target The Prime Minister has announced that the UK will eradicate its net contribution to climate change...
Spring Statement contained a number of energy & low carbon announcements which build on commitments made in the Clean Growth Strategy.

Spring Statement: the energy round up

Spring Statement: the energy round up Yesterday (13 March), The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his Spring Statement amidst a backdrop of political uncertainty surrounding...

BEIS issues further information on UK Capacity Market judgment

BEIS issues further information on UK Capacity Market judgment Last week’s State aid judgment against the European Commission on the Tempus case - which annulled...

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