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11 August 2022
‘Profound transformation’ of electricity market in the planning
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The government is consulting on the UK’s biggest electricity market reform in a generation, potentially opening the door to location-based electricity prices and new rewards for ‘flexible’ energy users.
11 August 2022
Innovative Finance for Energy Efficiency
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A pioneering trial launched in Manchester could provide solutions to the energy crisis.
11 August 2022
Three in four SMEs plan to re-shore supply to boost sustainability
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New research shows encouraging signs that UK businesses are looking to reduce their carbon footprint by switching suppliers and re-shoring to the UK, as well as improving their own operations.
11 August 2022
Recovery and recycling of green tech under the spotlight
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The government has classified the supply of several key minerals vital to green tech as a national security priority, due to the volatility of global supply chains and rapidly growing demand.
11 August 2022
‘We are not having essential conversations’ about saving energy, expert says
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Research in multiple sectors including hospitality and manufacturing show interest in energy efficiency and on-site renewables is growing, ahead of a potential fivefold increase in bills from October 2022.
11 August 2022
Historic Ruling targets UK Climate Policy
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The High Court have ruled that the UK’s Net Zero Strategy is unlawful, following increasing pressure from environmental groups who claim the plans lacked sufficient evidence of possible delivery.
11 July 2022
Heat pumps myths tackled by experts
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Ministers and industry are promoting electric heat pumps as the ‘obvious’ choice for low carbon heating in UK households, with grants available through the government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
11 July 2022
Firms urged to harness ‘hidden superpower’ of pensions
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Campaigners are calling on firms to align their pensions with net zero after research found that cash and investments can undermine the efforts of even the most climate-conscious of companies.
11 July 2022
Plug-in car grants end but EV ownership set to rocket
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The government has announced an end to the popular plug-in grant scheme for electric cars and will instead re-focus funding on charging infrastructure, but electric vans will continue to be subsidised.
11 July 2022
Half of SMEs invested in sustainability over last year
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UK SMEs invested an average of £61,250 in sustainability measures during the last 12 months, with many planning investments in areas like product innovation and offsetting over the next year.
11 July 2022
Rise in manufacturers considering their own power generation
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Research from various sources show that rising energy costs are now the number one priority for many energy-intensive firms, who are increasingly interested in energy independence.
11 July 2022
Experts point to ‘inexplicable’ gap in climate action
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The government’s climate watchdog has warned of a ‘shocking gap’ in progress on the energy efficiency of buildings, echoing concerns from global experts that energy efficiency is undervalued.