Onshore renewables key as National Grid lays out pathways for net zero in South Wales
Onshore wind and solar energy need to be increased in South Wales to enable a net zero energy system in the region by 2050.
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UK’s first Green Gilt raises £10bn for environmental projects
In the UK’s first Green Gilt, £10 billion has been raised for projects like zero-emissions buses, offshore wind and schemes to decarbonise homes and buildings in this financial year.
Green Alliance: UK ‘a long way off track’ to meet 2050 net zero
The UK is still off track in meeting its 2050 net zero goal, although policies in the pipeline could help this, Green Alliance has found.
Mayor of London reveals raft of new measures to support ‘retrofit revolution’
A new centre of excellence, a partnership to bring together social landlords and building firms and a new investment in the solar workforce have been unveiled today (2 June).
‘No sign of a roadmap’: PAC slams lack of leadership from HMRC and Treasury
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has criticised a “lack of leadership and coordination” from HMRC and the Treasury in targeting environmental action.
BEIS confirms Green Homes Grant to shutter this month
The Green Homes Grant voucher scheme is to close early on 31 March following repeated delays and administrative issues.
Environmental Audit Committee says domestic decarbonisation support has been ‘woefully inadequate’
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has lent its weight to calls for the Green Homes Grant to be rolled over beyond the end of March 2021.
People's Energy calls on Chancellor to provide support for domestic renewables initiatives
People’s Energy is calling on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to deliver further support for renewable energy programmes in next week’s Budget.
Energy Company Obligation annual spend to rise to £1bn
The UK government has announced plans to increase spending on its Energy Company Obligation (ECO) to £1 billion per year from 2022-2026 with the aim of increasing energy efficiency for low income and vulnerable households.