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.

Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme: Phase 4 grants to become more targeted

Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme: Phase 4 grants to become more targeted

Phase 4 of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) has been announced, along with plans to move away from the current grant allocation process....
Report points to political instability as major blocker for sustainable UK investments

Report points to political instability as major blocker for sustainable UK investments

A new report from edie has cited political instability as a major barrier for sustainable investments in the UK. Released quarterly, edie’s Sustainable Business...

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...
The government’s plan on Decarbonising UK transport is due to be published some time in the autumn. What should businesses prepare for?

Decarbonising UK transport: what should businesses prepare for?

Decarbonising UK transport: what should businesses prepare for? The government’s Transport Decarbonisation Plan (TDP) is due to be published in spring 2021. Surface transport is...
Government announced: £12bn “Ten Point Plan” to achieve Green Industrial Revolution & its 2050 net zero target. Ambitious or falling short?

The new “Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution”: ambitious or falling short?

The new “Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution”: ambitious or falling short? Last night the government announced a £12bn “Ten Point Plan” to...
The government has launched its long-awaited National Infrastructure Strategy, but is it fit for purpose? The Energy Advice Hub investigates

The Hub review: is the National Infrastructure Strategy fit for purpose?

The Hub review: is the National Infrastructure Strategy fit for purpose? The government has launched its long-awaited National Infrastructure Strategy, detailing how transport, industry, energy...
The Paris Agreement defined climate actions and obligations. But where are we now, and what’s to come next?

What has changed five years on from the Paris Agreement?

What has changed five years on from the Paris Agreement? The Paris Agreement defined climate actions and obligations. But where are we now, and what’s...
Policy shortfall puts government on track to miss its 2030 climate target

Policy shortfall puts government on track to miss its 2030 climate target

Policy shortfall puts government on track to miss its 2030 climate target UK government climate plans announced in 2020 add up to less than a...
The carbon & energy compliance landscape has undergone significant changes recently. Energy Advice Hub explains everything you need to know.

Carbon & energy compliance in the UK: everything you need to know

Carbon & energy compliance in the UK: everything you need to know The carbon compliance landscape has undergone significant changes in recent years, extending mandatory...
A number of major green policies are due from the government – Here’s our list of the green policies to look out for in 2021

8 green policies for businesses to look out for this year

8 green policies for businesses to look out for this year 2021 needs to be a defining year for action on climate change – and...

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