The European Council has reached an agreement over the 2030 climate and energy policy framework. The council has agreed a binding EU target of an at least 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. This target will be delivered collectively by the EU, with all Member States involved in the effort.

The Renewable Energy Association (REA) is calling on European leaders to set more ambitious 2030 targets in order to ensure that renewables reach zero subsidy as soon as possible.

The UK World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF-UK) new energy conscious report “Warm homes, not warm words”, implores the British government to develop a time-sensitive plan for improvements to energy efficiency, and low-carbon heating, in order to avoid missing the 2030 targets in line with the Climate Change Act.

The number of ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs) on British roads has notably risen thanks to the UK Plug-in Car Grant that has issued over 5,000 grants for the purchase of plug-in vehicles in the UK in the last three months. There are now over 17,000 grant-funded ULEVs driving around the UK.

The Renewable Energy Association (REA) is launching a Wood Heat Association to lobby on behalf of the biomass heating industry. Talking to Stuart Pocock, chief operating officer of the Renewable Energy Association at this year’s Solar Energy UK event, he explained the new REA subsidiary has been formed to “look after wood heat members”.

Smart energy manufacturer Energeno and heat battery manufacturer Sunamp have partnered on a ‘free’ hot water system for domestic renewable energy generators.

Naomi Klein held a talk on climate change this week at Westminster Hall. Lucy Woods spoke to the author about renewable energy.

Flogas Renewables is offering it’s new partner scheme to overcome the barrier of renewable installer credit limitations.

The number of solar thermal applications for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is allegedly far less than the technology's total installation figures.

German inverter manufacturer Solutronic is showcasing its new Solenergy DC storage system at this year’s Solar Energy UK.