UK pledges to ramp up marketing campaign for heat pumps

The government has committed to enhancing the current campaign to increase consumer awareness and take-up of heat pumps

UK launches energy bill cut plan for small businesses

The government has launched a new website aimed at helping businesses, charities and public sector organisations increase to drive down energy bills

Government has chosen members for the new Energy Efficiency Taskforce

The new body will be focused on finding ways to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy bills

Force fitting heat pumps is against British character, says Energy Minister

Lord Callanan has opposed criticism heard last week about the “failing” Boiler Upgrade Scheme

UK fires up £102m nuclear and hydrogen government funding

Of this investment, nearly £77 million will be spent on supporting nuclear fuel production

UK pushes ahead public sector decarbonisation with £635m

NHS Trusts, schools and local authorities will be able to apply for grants in September

Octopus Energy acquires Northern Irish heat pump manufacturer

The investment will see the company’s factory expand its output to more than 1,000 heat pumps a month

Did the Treasury block an insulation boost through Energy Security Strategy?

Energy Minister Lord Callanan has admitted the Treasury has blocked further spending on energy efficiency

Government unlocks £179m energy efficiency package for social homes

Nearly 20,000 social homes will receive upgrades, including heat pumps, solar panels and insulation measures

North Kensington heat network secures government funding

Air source heat pumps and an electric boiler will provide heating and hot water to nearly 826 homes