Policy

News focusing on energy and carbon policy for the UK and Europe. The hub covers everything from proposals for new policies and initiatives to the developments of existing policy.

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,...

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...

The IEA’s 661 page bible on global energy is out. What are the in-depth...

The IEA's 661 page bible on global energy is out. What are the in-depth signals business should note? By any estimates, the release of the...
The UK government is planning T-1 top-up Capacity Market auction during summer 2019, for delivery in winter 2019/20. Find out more!

Government plans a top-up Capacity Market auction in summer 2019

Government plans a top-up Capacity Market auction in summer 2019 The UK government is planning T-1 top-up auction during summer 2019, for delivery in winter...
Households and businesses installing new solar panels will be guaranteed payment for power provided back to the grid under government proposals

New government proposals to guarantee payment for excess renewable energy

New government proposals to guarantee payment for excess renewable energy Households and businesses installing new solar panels will be guaranteed payment for power provided back...
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...
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...

A third of businesses have not set plans to meet carbon neutral target

A third of businesses have not set plans to meet carbon neutral target A new poll of 502 businesses suggests that many are failing to...
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,...
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....

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