Government outlines plans for personal water efficiency targets
Defra outlines proposals to improve water efficiency to support a personal water consumption target for domestic properties in England
On average, a person in England currently uses 141 litres of water per day, and over the last few years consumption figures have begun to rise. Research by the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has shown that if this trend continues, England...
Electricity efficiency not ideal for Capacity Market
Government has determined that electricity demand projects are not ideally suited for participation in the Capacity Market; instead, Electricity Demand Reduction would be more likely to come forward if energy efficiency projects can leverage multiple sources of funding.
The pilot Electricity Demand Reduction scheme offered financial incentive to organisations in Great Britain to undertake projects that would deliver significant...
Have opinions on energy efficiency? Our government needs you!
Government is asking for views on how to support energy efficiency as a contributor to an efficient energy system alongside generation, DSR and energy storage.
Looking at how the market for energy efficieny can be stimulated, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is particualrly interested to hear ideas on how energy efficiency can contribute to a flexible, resilient...
Phasing out coal: consultation on introducing emissions limits on the Capacity Market
Under new proposals, limits will be placed on the carbon emissions within the capacity market meaning coal and diesel will no longer be used to keep Great Britain’s lights on during the height of winter.
In 2019, Great Britain has already gone more than 2,500 hours without using coal to generate power - around 4 times more than the whole...
Government and Ofgem plan massive overhaul of energy network Codes
Government and Ofgem outline joint plans to reform the way energy network codes are development, monitored and regulated including making the Codes simpler in order to help innovators and existing parties to better understand the requirements of participating in the energy industry.
The aim of the network codes consultation is to create a regulatory framework capable of delivering the transition...
Green Finance Plan heralds changes to energy ratings, Ofwat seeks changes to Welsh contestable works and the UK ratifies the Net Zero pledge
The ratification of the Draft “Net Zero” legislation last week means the UK is now officially the first major global economy to commit to ending contributions to climate change by becoming a carbon neutral nation.
So, it’s rather handy that HM Treasury has been working with the City to launch a Green Finance Strategy, which was formally published this morning....
Twenty parking spaces or more? You’ll need an EV chargepoint
Government has proposed new legislation to require existing non-residential premises with more than 20 parking spaces to have at least one electric chargepoint.
A consultation is out now for comment which proposes to update the building regulations for both residential and non-residential buildings to include requirements for the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The Office for Low Emission Vehicles...
Inquiry into Govt Emissions Ambitions, Energy Performance data goes public and Excise Duty on biofuels
Following the commitment in law to becoming carbon neutral by 2050, the focus now shifts onto how this will be achieved.
The Environmental Audit Committee has opened an inquiry into how the government will meet the Net Zero ambition. Focused on procurement and estate management by central government departments, the Committee is asking for ideas on how the public sector can...
