Tag: Energy
Does your commercial building meet the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards?
Changes to the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards will come into force on 1st April – rendering non-domestic buildings unlettable unless they have an EPC...
Government reveals plans for UK’s first hydrogen certification scheme
The UK government has announced plans for a new, globally-recognised certification scheme to verify the sustainability of low carbon hydrogen and build sector transparency.
Currently,...
Hub analysis: Can the government really justify Cumbria’s coal mining green...
Friends of the Earth has confirmed it will legally challenge the UK government’s decision to grant permission for a new deep coal mine near...
Energy and carbon compliance in 2023: what you need to know
The compliance landscape for UK businesses, especially those over a certain size, is continually evolving. Here’s what you need to be aware of in...
Carbon offsetting: Can new standards increase industry accountability?
The integrity of the carbon offsetting market is under fire after journalists from the Guardian, SourceMaterial, and Die Ziet have reported that more than...
What does the government’s Net Zero Review mean for businesses?
How can the UK deliver its net zero targets in a way that is affordable, efficient, and pro-business? That was the question at the...
New UK standards propose ‘most efficient lighting in the world’
The government has announced new proposals for energy efficient lighting that would slash energy use for households and businesses across Great Britain. Domestic and...
10 immediate actions to tackle the energy crisis, according to MPs
A cross-party group of MPs is calling on the government to address “significant gaps” in its plans to deliver a clean energy transition.
In a...
US scientists declare landmark nuclear fusion breakthrough
US scientists have announced a major breakthrough in nuclear fusion and the race to create a more sustainable form of energy.
On Tuesday 13 December,...
Autumn Budget 2022: the energy and carbon takeaways
With energy bills rising as the temperature drops, all eyes were on the Autumn Statement this morning. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed that the UK...
