UK solar industry set to double in size by 2030 but must treble to...
Solar Energy UK has published new analysis setting out a roadmap to treble solar PV capacity over the next eight years.
Titled 'Lighting the way',...
Call for evidence launched on Ofgem’s role in net zero
A new inquiry by the Industry and Regulators Committee will consider Ofgem’s role in the transition to net zero and whether changes are needed...
Ofwat calls for companies to meet “growing expectations” on storm overflows
Ofwat has called on all water companies in England and Wales to meet the growing expectations about the use of storm overflows and signalled...
65% of households supplied by ‘green’ energy suppliers, research shows
Households with ‘green’ suppliers, those only offering electricity tariffs backed by Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin (REGOs) certificates, rocketed from less than 20% in...
£10m community energy fund could be expanded after Spending Review
The Government has confirmed that further financial support for community energy projects, such as the continuation and expansion of the £10m Rural Community Energy...
Great Britain on track for periods of zero carbon electricity in 2025, says new...
Great Britain’s electricity system is on track to be powered free of fossil fuels and at 100% zero carbon in just four years’ time,...
Natural England publishes new approach to offshore wind development
Natural England is calling for new offshore wind farms to leave nature in a better state than before and avoid any irreparable damage to...
Northern Ireland announces improvements to the Affordable Warmth eligibility criteria
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced changes to the Affordable Warmth Scheme eligibility criteria to help more households who are in fuel poverty.
The changes...
Halogen bulb ban announced
The government has announced plans to end the sale of halogen light bulbs from this September.
Legislation being brought forward this month will also include...
New report makes proposals supporting introduction of fusion energy in the UK
A new report has set out how the UK can support the 'rapid and safe' introduction of fusion energy as the technology develops.
Fusion is the...
