Government warned not to 'over-regulate' EV transition or risk stifling innovation
Whilst a mix of government and private funding is required to fuel transport decarbonisation, policymakers should be careful not to over-regulate.
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UK government commits to 78% emissions reduction by 2035
The UK has now set in law the Climate Change Committee’s recommendation of a 78% emissions reduction by 2035.
Energy UK details 'clear opposition' for mandating use of smart meters for smart EV charging
Mandating the Smart Data Communications Company (DCC) as the enduring solution for smart charging is “not the way to go” according to a new Energy UK report.
Budget 2021: Infrastructure Bank welcomed but opportunities missed
Companies, groups and charities operating in the energy and environmental space gave Current± their reactions to the 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.
Energy bodies call for greater consumer protection as DSR sector grows
As the domestic demand side response (DSR) sector grows, it will be essential that consumers are protected.
Energy white paper broadly welcomed by industry as 'vital piece of net zero jigsaw'
The energy industry has its say on the government's energy white paper, which was released yesterday and details its decarbonisation plans.
Energy sector praises CCC 78% GHG reduction ambition, but calls for more details for next steps
The CCC's landmark report has been broadly welcomed by the energy sector, who told Current± they commended the ambition but more concrete guidance is still needed for the sector.
Ten Point Plan reactions: A ‘vital step forward’, but does it go far enough?
Companies, groups and charities operating in the energy and environmental space gave Current± their reactions to the long awaited ‘milestone’ of a plan.