Jeremy Corbyn will pledge to create an energy policy “for the 60 million, not the Big Six” when he sets out his energy policy later today, including plans for over a thousand local energy providers and community energy schemes.
The Treasury is to launch a consultation setting out proposals for transitional relief measures for companies affected by upcoming changes to business tax rates on solar installations.
Supplier confidence in the energy efficiency sector has dropped to its lowest point in five years according to the latest report on trends in the market.
UPM Shotton, the paper mill owned by Finnish paper and chemical giant UPM, is to meet 100% of its daylight energy demand after being connected to the UK’s largest private wire solar park.
New regulations have come into force in Scotland requiring owners of commercial properties to identify energy efficiency improvements on their properties before they can be leased or sold.
The Department for Transport (DfT) has been called on to deliver a number of new policies designed to incentivise the take-up of ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs), including helping workplaces invest in charging points.
The number of firms compliant with the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme has continued to rise seven months after a revised deadline, however more than 1,000 firms remain under investigation.
