Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Ofgem consults on package of proposals to help microbusinesses in the retail energy market

Ofgem has launched a statutory consultation confirming their proposals to address a number of key harms faced by microbusinesses in the retail energy market...

Ofwat reviews bioresources market in new consultation

Water regulator Ofwat has launched a consultation on the draft findings of their 2020 review of the bioresources market. Bioresources (or sewage sludge) are the...

One in four consumers plan to buy an electric car in next five years,...

Almost one in four (24%) consumers plan to buy an electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid in the next five years, according to new research. Ipsos...

Ofwat sets out its ambition for PR24

Ofwat has set out its early ambitions for the 2024 price review – sharing ideas on how the sector can meet the challenges it...

New report recommends creating a single social water tariff for England and Wales

The Consumer Council for Water (CCW), has led an independent review into the affordability of water on behalf of the UK and Welsh governments,...

New poll places renewables at the top of Government’s green growth plans

New YouGov poll, commissioned by RenewableUK, shows 'overwhelming' public support for Government prioritising investment in renewable energy over all the other measures outlined by...

UK’s net-zero bill could be £16.7bn lower with flexible energy, according to new report

Investing in flexibility could bring the annual cost of UK net zero down by billions of pounds, new report reveals. Flexibility is defined by Ofgem...

Government responds to Energy Efficiency of Existing Homes-report

The Government’s response to the Environmental Audit Committee’s report on Energy Efficiency of Existing Homes has been published. According to the Committee, the response 'does...

Water sector to plunge £2.8 billion into the green recovery

The water sector is set to invest £2.8 billion in environmental projects, Ofwat has announced. In collaboration with Defra, the Environment Agency, the Drinking Water...

New jails to be ‘net zero’, Lord Chancellor announces

Four new prisons being built in England will use heat pumps, efficient lighting systems and thousands of solar panels to reduce energy demand by...