Category: Government Policy

Businesses Could Save £6 Billion a Year by Cutting Energy Use

Written by Lauren Smith in Electricity Government Policy

The government is urging businesses to redouble their energy efficiency efforts, to limit climate change, reduce their overheads and comply with new disclosure…

Mar03

Government Lifts Block on Onshore Wind Subsidies

Written by Lauren Smith in Government Policy Renewable Energy

Onshore wind farms will once again be able to compete for subsidies alongside solar and offshore wind installations, as the government reverses a…

Feb13

Mayor Launches £3.6 Million Fund to Improve Energy Efficiency of London Homes

Written by Lauren Smith in Government Policy Household & Bills Renewable Energy

A new £3.6 million fund will help London councils and housing associations kickstart the transformation of their ageing housing stock, making homes low-carbon,…

Feb11

Next Budget Likely to Include EV and Home Efficiency Subsidies

Written by Lauren Smith in Environment Government Policy

The Treasury is mulling renewed and increased subsidies to encourage motorists to adopt electric vehicles and to help homeowners make their properties more…

Jan21

May’s Price Cap Has Failed to End Energy Rip Offs, Tory MP Says

Written by Lauren Smith in Government Policy

The energy price cap introduced under Theresa May has failed to protect consumers from rip-off tariffs because it uses the wrong kind of…

Dec05

Swansea Tidal Power Project Needs £1.2 Million to Stay Afloat

Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers Government Policy

The project planning to harness energy from tides in Swansea Bay is seeking an emergency cash infusion, with the aim of developing a…

Oct15

National Grid: No-Deal Brexit Won’t Imperil Winter Fuel Supplies

Written by Lauren Smith in Government Policy

The UK will have enough energy to keep its homes warm and its lights on through winter, even if a no-deal Brexit freezes…

Sep06

Government Seeks to Strengthen Energy Efficiency Requirements for Appliances and Devices

Written by Lauren Smith in Government Policy

The government is consulting on proposed updates to ecodesign requirements for household electrical products, which could slash energy bills and reduce carbon emissions.