UK plans EPC reforms

The changes to energy efficiency targets aim to alleviate the current pressure on the housing market

‘Horrified’ UK minister resigns as government ‘abandons climate commitments’

Lord Goldsmith has resigned as UK Foreign Office Minister, prompting scrutiny of government’s environmental commitment, while the Prime Minister has reaffirmed UK’s active role in climate change action

Total cost of Bulb’s rescue ‘could be slashed by £840m’

The Treasury will reportedly make a net gain of £300m from Octopus in January based on prices this week

Government row over funding for SMRs

Officials reportedly disagree on the scale of state investment in Rolls-Royce’s small modular reactors

Scotland urges the government to cancel price cap increase

Urgent action is needed now, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said

Government urged to implement green principles rapidly on policymaking

MPs said the government has delayed the rollout of its Environmental Principles

Rumours for VAT cut on energy bills grow

The measure is reportedly “on the table” of government discussions about possible solutions for the energy crisis

Whitehall to hire an Energy and Climate Change expert

The successful candidate will challenge conventional approaches to policy development and inspire innovative thinking on net zero

DECC is first government department to get energy managing standard

The UK’s energy and climate change department (DECC) is the country’s first government department to get an international energy management standard. The catchily-titled ISO 50001 is similar to a driving test or an Ofsted inspection, a company has to show it hits a certain standard when managing energy. DECC is one of only 44 organisations […]

Davey to host small supplier summit

It’s going to be a busy day for Energy Secretary Ed Davey tomorrow as he plans to chair a summit for independent energy suppliers – on the same day as announcing the Energy Bill. The talks will revolve around tackling the barriers to getting a larger chunk of the UK retail energy market. The usual suspects […]