Efficiency & Environment
The UK Government has decided to postpone the implementation of the Clean Heat Market Mechanism until April 2025, sparking mixed reactions from industry experts
Families are set to benefit from cheaper and simpler heat pump installations as the government updates its Boiler Upgrade Scheme, saving around £2,500 off upfront costs by removing mandatory insulation requirements
RWE begins construction on seven new solar farms in the UK, with plans for 330MW of solar power and 45MW of battery storage
In this week’s Net Hero Podcast, we spoke to Head of Policy at Energy Saving Trust, Stew Horne, who told us that we have to make energy saving more attractive to make a difference
Robots will utilise helium kites to carry lightweight wireless gas sensors, monitoring greenhouse gas emissions at the University of Surrey and various sites, promising more accurate data collection
Orbital Marine Power is set to deploy its floating tidal turbine off Blakely Island in Washington State
The UK Government plans to encourage offshore wind companies to cut their carbon footprint by providing extra payments in Allocation Round 7 of the Contracts for Difference scheme, scheduled to launch in 2025
Following an investigation by Ofwat, Welsh Water has been ordered to pay £40 million in compensation to customers due to “misleading” performance data on leakage and water consumption
Despite a slight decrease month-on-month, smart meter installations in February 2024 increased by 12% compared to the same period last year
Good Energy’s CEO has criticised the government’s energy policy, citing concerns about reliance on gas and advocating for increased support for renewables