decarbonisation
Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes have teamed up with Octopus Energy to introduce ‘zero bills’ homes, ensuring green technology and no energy bills
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
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
Wolseley Group will refund all Clean Heat Market Mechanism-related price increases on select boiler brands since 1st January
Cranfield University has secured £69 million to establish CH2i, a hydrogen technology hub aimed at advancing net zero aviation fuel research
The Treasury has begun a consultation on UK carbon border adjustment mechanism, targeting carbon intensive imports from 2027
The UK’s electricity network requires a £60 billion upgrade to meet government decarbonisation targets by 2035, according to National Grid ESO
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
The energy industry has reacted to the National Audit Office’s report on the sluggish advancement 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