Friday, April 19, 2024

Ofgem consults on adjustments to the energy price cap

Energy regulator Ofgem has launched five consultations on proposals that seek to ensure that the price cap reflects the costs, risks and uncertainties facing...

New homes and buildings in England will be required to install electric vehicle charge...

New homes and buildings such as supermarkets and workplaces, as well as those undergoing major renovation, will be required to install electric vehicle charge...

Five-year plan to help build Scotland’s hydrogen economy published

A five-year plan to help build Scotland’s hydrogen economy and deliver an ambition for the technology to provide nearly a sixth of Scotland’s energy...

Ofwat announces final in-period ODI determinations for 2020-21

Water regulator Ofwat has confirmed the payments due to companies or customers as a result of water company performance against their 2020-21 performance commitments. The...

New project supports the resilience of government net zero policies and shows implications of...

The Government Office for Science has launched a new Foresight Project to help inform the government’s long-term net zero strategy. Their new report, titled 'A...

Northern Ireland’s Finance Minister calls for VAT exemption on energy bills

Northern Ireland's Finance Minister, Conor Murphy, has called on Treasury to waive the VAT costs on energy bills to help families and businesses struggling...

UK confirms pledge for zero-emission HGVs by 2040

The UK will become the first country in the world to commit to phasing out new, non-zero emission heavy goods vehicles weighing 26 tonnes...

Low Carbon Contracts Company and Electricity Settlements Company operational costs under consultation

Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is seeking views on the proposed operational cost budgets and resulting levies for the Low Carbon...

Wales announces additional £150m to retrofit social homes with new technologies and insulation

Deputy Minister for Climate Change, Lee Waters, has announced an additional £150 million to retrofit social homes with new technologies and insulation to help...

‘End of coal in sight’ with new COP26 commitment

A 190-strong coalition of countries and organisations, including Poland, Vietnam, Egypt, Chile and Morocco, have announced 'clear commitments' to phase out coal power at...