Tag: renewable energy
Government strengthens non-domestic MEES to EPC B for large buildings
The government has published an update on the non-domestic Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, announcing its decision to require large, rented commercial buildings in...
Businesses in England could install small wind turbines without planning permission
Private and public sector organisations in England could soon install small onshore wind turbines without the need for planning permission, under government proposals announced...
A quick guide to commercial energy procurement
For many organisations, one of the biggest procurement decisions is the purchase of gas and electricity. The trusted strategies that worked in the past...
CCC warns UK is “ill-prepared” for rising climate risks
The UK faces growing disruption from heatwaves, flooding and drought, according to a major new report from the Climate Change Committee (CCC), which...
Net zero by 2050 could cost less than a single fossil...
A new report from the UK’s independent climate advisers suggests that the cost of reaching net zero by 2050 could be comparable to...
UK secures record-breaking 8.4GW of offshore wind capacity in latest auction
The UK government has secured 8.4 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind capacity in its latest Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction, marking the largest...
UK businesses offered up to £120,000 to switch to electric lorries
The UK government has pledged an additional £18 million to make green lorries more affordable for business, allocating up to £120,000 off each purchase...
UK solar generation smashes annual records as capacity and sunshine soar
Solar power reached record-breaking levels in Great Britain in 2025, driven by a major expansion in capacity and the sunniest year ever recorded.
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Ofgem approves early investment for three new UK electricity “superhighways”
Ofgem has given the go-ahead for early investment in three major high-voltage electricity links designed to ease pressure on the UK’s grid and...
Report highlights geothermal’s potential despite high costs
Geothermal energy could contribute to the UK’s net zero ambitions, but its role is uncertain due to high costs, according to a new report...
