Zero energy bills homes unveiled

Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes have teamed up with Octopus Energy to introduce ‘zero bills’ homes, ensuring green technology and no energy bills

UK hits halfway mark on journey to net zero

Recent data indicates that the UK has reached the halfway point toward its goal of achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions, with emissions having been cut by 53% between 1990 and 2023

Heat pump grant applications increase by 75%

The government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme has seen an increase in demand for heat pumps, with applications soaring by 75% in February compared to the previous year

Company refunds gas boiler price increases

Wolseley Group will refund all Clean Heat Market Mechanism-related price increases on select boiler brands since 1st January

Cranfield receives £69m boost for hydrogen hub

Cranfield University has secured £69 million to establish CH2i, a hydrogen technology hub aimed at advancing net zero aviation fuel research

Carbon dioxide emissions
UK launches carbon tax consultation

The Treasury has begun a consultation on UK carbon border adjustment mechanism, targeting carbon intensive imports from 2027

Nearly 1,000 miles of power lines needed in UK electricity overhaul

The UK’s electricity network requires a £60 billion upgrade to meet government decarbonisation targets by 2035, according to National Grid ESO

‘Boiler tax’ sparks customer refund debate

The delay of the Clean Heat Market Mechanism policy to April 2025 has caused uncertainty for consumers, as some boiler manufacturers implemented a ‘boiler tax’ from January 2024

Energy industry reacts to NAO’s report on UK’s slow progress

The energy industry has reacted to the National Audit Office’s report on the sluggish advancement in decarbonising home heating

NAO reports UK’s slow progress in decarbonising home heating

The National Audit Office notes a slow pace in the UK’s efforts to decarbonise home heating due to factors such as high costs and low public awareness