House of Lords
Lord Frost has pointed out that at present, seven times more people die from cold than from heat in Britain
The chief of Ofwat has admitted that the regulator should have intervened earlier to prevent water companies, including Thames Water, from accumulating excessive debt
In response to concerns heard in the House of Lords, Lord Callanan has stressed the ongoing investigation by Ofgem to determine if the biomass is sustainable or not before any decisive action is taken
Experts warn that the government’s shift in position allows for the possibility of using coal power plants again if needed to prevent blackouts
Lord Frost has questioned the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of renewable energy without viable storage options
Peers in the House of Lords passed an amendment to the Energy Security Bill empowering Ofgem with a net zero mandate
That’s the claim of a committee report, stating both Ofwat and the government are failing in supporting the water industry
Lord Callanan has opposed criticism heard last week about the “failing” Boiler Upgrade Scheme
The Chair of the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee spoke to ELN about the findings of an investigation into the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
The national target for green heating is “very unlikely to be met”, a Lords inquiry has found