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Battery storage installations also saw a welcome increase in 2023. Image: Nesta.

December 19, 2023

Government almost quadruples Boiler Upgrade Scheme funding pot

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme has this week (18 December) received a £1.5 billion funding boost from the UK government.

December 18, 2023

A34 charging hub plans given go-ahead

Winchester City Council has approved plans submitted by Basingstoke-based InstaVolt for a 44-bay charging hub close to the A34 junction.

December 18, 2023

RAW Charging launches its largest rapid EV charging hub to date

RAW Charging has opened its largest rapid EV hub to date in West Yorkshire containing both 200kW and 22kW chargepoints.

December 18, 2023

UK’s Emissions Trading Scheme extended to 2050 as consultations opens

The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will be extended beyond 2030 to 2050, the UK government has today (18 December) confirmed.

Image of chemical symbol for Hydrogen viewed from above among trees and cloud

December 18, 2023

Funding programme launched for Australia-UK hydrogen projects

The UK and Australian governments have launched a $10 million (£5 million) joint funding programme to support the development of green hydrogen technologies.

December 15, 2023

Octopus partnership to build energy bill-free homes

Octopus has partnered with housebuilder The Hill Group to develop 89 homes with no energy bills for a minimum of five years in Essex.

December 15, 2023

Network upgrades to accelerate grid connections for 175 green projects

National Grid has confirmed a £90 million upgrade of an overhead power line that will accelerate the connection of 175 clean energy projects to the grid.

December 15, 2023

Government launches £70 million EV charging pilot scheme for motorway services

The Department for Transport has launched a £70 million pilot scheme to support the expansion of ultra-rapid electric vehicle charge points at UK motorway service stations.