Tag: Energy
‘Unlocking opportunities’: Government holds first Net Zero Council
Leaders from the world’s top banks, energy companies, and tech giants gathered on Tuesday (9 May) for the first-ever Net Zero Council meeting. Ministers...
UK hydrogen economy is at ‘critical juncture,’ says RenewableUK
The UK is at a critical juncture in maximising the industrial potential of green hydrogen, according to a new report from Renewable UK. The...
Social value to be rewarded under proposed CfD reform
The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is looking to reform its Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which offers a guaranteed...
The new role of Small Modular Reactors in the UK’s energy...
On ‘Green Day’, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the first competition for small modular reactors (SMRs). He claims these smaller components of nuclear energy could...
Can nuclear power ever be truly green?
In March’s Spring Budget the Chancellor announced that nuclear power will be classified as “environmentally sustainable” in UK’s green taxonomy, “giving it access to...
“Green Day” policy roundup: what are the key announcements?
The government chose 30 March as the day to simultaneously issue dozens of documents on energy and climate change. These include policy documents, consultation...
New EU anti-greenwashing legislation: a guide for UK business
The EU is clamping down on greenwashing – and it could have major implications for any organisation making voluntary green claims.
Proposals for a “Green...
Industry voice: 3 policy changes manufacturers need to navigate the energy...
In a guest post, Robert Fell, chief executive of the Metal Packaging Manufacturers’ Association (MPMA) shares his view on what industry needs from government...
Spring Budget: the energy, carbon, and green economy lowdown
Today (15 March) Jeremy Hunt announced the Spring Budget. New funding for energy efficiency and support for swimming pools broke the surface, as well...
What energy and carbon announcements are expected in March’s Spring Budget?
This year’s Spring Budget takes place on Wednesday 15 March, and in our sector, thoughts are turning to how the UK green economy may...
