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The survey shows that 45% of respondents felt the government was “too close” to large oil and gas companies
August 14, 2020

Tory MPs join calls for 2030 ICE ban as caucus makes green recovery recommendations

​Bring forward the ICE ban to 2030, a group of over 100 moderate Conservative MPs has recommended in a new collection of essays.
The report cautioned that the UK would struggle to reach its net zero targets if investment in businesses’ net zero strategies to reach their ESG commitments aren’t sustained. Image: Getty.
July 31, 2020

Regen calls on government to provide greater support for local smart energy systems

Regen is calling on the government to give local authorities greater powers for enabling net zero​.
Image: SSEN
July 20, 2020

SSEN calls for universal EV access as it unveils policy proposals for a green recovery

​Southern and Scottish Electricity Networks (SSEN) is calling on the government to help establish the world’s most extensive electric vehicle (EV) charging network.
California’s sun sharing the perfect model for European electricity
July 16, 2020

Onshore renewables could inject £28.9bn into UK economy with greater government support

A green recovery from COVID-19 could be delivered through increased support for onshore renewables, according to investor Thrive Renewables.
The Vulnerability Commitment’s signatories include Octopus Energy
July 14, 2020

BEIS to target 0.4GW in T-1 auction despite National Grid ESO advice

​The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has set the target for the T-1 2021/22 Capacity Market auction as low as possible at 0.4GW.
California’s sun sharing the perfect model for European electricity
July 10, 2020

Renewable generation sees 'largest year-on-year' increase as it exceeds 40TWh in Q1

​The UK's renewable generation has seen the largest ever year-on-year increase, jumping by 30% in Q1 2020.
The report cautioned that the UK would struggle to reach its net zero targets if investment in businesses’ net zero strategies to reach their ESG commitments aren’t sustained. Image: Getty.
July 10, 2020

Sharma: Energy white paper to 'hopefully' be published in autumn

​Energy secretary Alok Sharma has said the energy white paper will “hopefully” be published this autumn.
ECIU estimates that each onshore wind farm can produce 9MW for each square kilometre of space. Image: Pxfuel.
July 7, 2020

'Maximised' CfDs could create 12,000 jobs and £20bn investment

The Contracts for Difference (CfD) auctions could bring in 12,000 new jobs and over £20 billion of investment, according to RenewableUK.
Image: REA.
July 6, 2020

REA issues key policy advice to government for green recovery

​The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has issued advice to the government on the key policies needed for a green recovery.
BEIS will be split into three new departments
July 2, 2020

Government urged to make £5 billion local energy pledge

The government has been urged to create a Net Zero Development Bank and pledge £5 billion towards local energy projects.

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