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.

Plans to incentivise people to install clean heat for homes have been announced by the government as part of its Heat and Buildings Strategy.

Government announces plans to drive down cost of clean heat for homes

Government announces plans to drive down cost of clean heat for homes Plans to incentivise people to install low-carbon heating systems have been announced by...
How exactly does Scotland plan to meet its net zero buildings target by 2045? Here are Scotland’s buildings strategy key dates...

How will Scotland meet its net zero buildings target?

How will Scotland meet its net zero buildings target? Buildings account for roughly a fifth of Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions, so the newly published Heat...
Government says it will “double down” to deploy home-grown energy technologies, to a fully decarbonised power system by 2035

UK commits to fully decarbonised power system by 2035

UK commits to fully decarbonised power system by 2035 The UK government says it will “double down” on efforts to deploy a new generation of home-grown...
New net zero commitments are now required for companies bidding for government contracts worth more than £5 million...

New net zero commitments required for government contract bids

New net zero commitments required for government contract bids Companies bidding for government contracts worth more than £5 million must commit to achieving net zero by...

Action on six key climate issues will keep Paris Agreement alive, says new report

Action on six key climate issues will keep Paris Agreement alive, says new report The actions nations and companies could take during over the next...

Government review launched to tackle greenwashed energy tariffs

Government review launched to tackle greenwashed energy tariffs The government is reviewing how energy retailers market ‘green’ electricity tariffs to consumers, in light of concerns...
The UK government published its Hydrogen Strategy. Here’s our guide to how, why, and where it will play in decarbonising the UK economy.

The government’s hydrogen strategy – a quick guide for businesses

The government’s hydrogen strategy – a quick guide for businesses The UK government published its highly anticipated Hydrogen Strategy this week, which sets out a...

The Transport Decarbonisation Plan: what you need to know

The Transport Decarbonisation Plan: what you need to know The government’s long awaited Transport Decarbonisation Plan was published this week, offering much-needed clarity on plans...
FCA consults on further climate-related disclosure rules

FCA consults on further climate-related disclosure rules

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched two consultations on expanding the scope of climate risk reporting rules.

Have your say on changes to the UK ETS and CPS compensation schemes

Have your say on changes to the UK ETS and CPS compensation schemes The government is considering the redesign of two schemes which compensate energy...

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