One-in-four councils struggle with energy standards in rentals

A new report indicates that 25% of English councils are not enforcing legal energy efficiency standards for private rentals

New UK guidelines for planning battery energy storage

The government has issued new guidance which addresses fire risks associated with larger storage systems

UK councils in dark over street EV charging plans

Nearly 72% of UK councils lack strategies for boosting on-street electric car charging

High Court upholds ULEZ expansion: What next for the scheme?

High Court has ruled the ULEZ expansion in outer London boroughs legal, allowing the daily charge for highly polluting vehicles from 29th August

UK considers cutting planning ‘red tape’ to accelerate energy projects

The government plans to expedite approval for nationally significant infrastructure projects in energy, transport, water and waste sectors

Collapsed EV company backed by London Mayor sold out of administration

The move is expected to prevent potential losses to the Mayor’s green fund

‘UK’s largest’ electric trash fleet rolls out

Westminster City Council and Veolia have launched an electric refuse collection fleet, powered by waste

Saying yes to wind could cut your energy bills!

New incentives are being considered for local communities that support onshore wind projects near their homes

‘Nearly 12m UK homes need energy retrofitting in five years’

A campaigning network of urban local authorities has called for an investment of £10 billion over the next five years to make one million of England’s most deprived homes energy efficient

Air we go again! Sadiq Khan braces for High Court battle over ULEZ expansion

London’s Mayor is determined to implement his ultra-low emission zone plans despite a legal challenge being given the go-ahead to proceed