The government’s Energy Bill has been heavily criticised by opposition MPs during its second reading in the House of Commons for its failure to include new energy efficiency measures.

Kingspan has said that rooftop solar remains “cost viable” for its manufacturing facilities despite substantial cuts to the feed-in tariff (FiT).

With less than two weeks until the final deadline for firms to submit their energy audits in order to comply with the ESOS scheme, the Environment Agency is urging any company yet to make contact to do so before facing enforcement action.

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has launched a consultation on how to use regulation to boost innovation in the energy sector through new technologies and business models.

Glasgow-based Smart Metering Systems (SMS) has signed five new framework agreements with independent energy suppliers.

A new initiative has been launched to improve the financing options for sustainable infrastructure projects in London as a new report finds that the UK is considered to be a global hub for green finance.

Lockheed Martin’s Ampthill site was recently awarded ISO50001 certification for energy management after an energy efficiency drive saw bills come down by more than £150,000. Director of operations Graham Harraway explains how the standard was achieved and what savings the company has made as a result.

Barnsley Council has been granted the Carbon Trust Standard mark of excellence for its recent efforts to reduce its carbon emissions.

Advanced technology firm Lockheed Martin has achieved the ISO50001 energy management standard for its Ampthill site following an energy efficiency drive that cut electricity bills by more than £150,000.

The issue of excess winter deaths was once again pulled into the spotlight yesterday after Labour MP Dan Jarvis raised the issue during Prime Minister’s Questions.