Over £550m provided to help public buildings switch to electrified heating
The government has unveiled £553 million of funding to help public building decarbonise by rolling out electrified heating solutions, insulation and renewable generation.
Articles tagged with: heat pumps
Early announcement of gas boiler ban needed alongside Boiler Upgrade Scheme to hit government targets
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) – which opened today – will not be enough to ensure the UK reaches the government’s heat pump installation target, with the early announcement of a ban on new gas boilers imperative.
EDF makes strategic investment in CB Heating to support heat pump rollout and installer training
EDF has made a strategic investment and partnership with heat pump installer CB Heating in what it said is the first step towards its long-term heat decarbonisation strategy.
Energy Bill: Commitment to security welcomed although calls for government to pursue efficiency measures continue
Current± takes a look at how the energy sector has reacted to the inclusion of an Energy Bill in the Queen's Speech.
New Energy Bill unveiled in Queen's Speech to boost energy security
A new Energy Bill was announced today (10 May) as part of the Queen's Speech, to help the UK build a more secure, homegrown energy system that is both cleaner and more affordable.
New Energy Bill needed in Queen's Speech to enable net zero - Energy UK
This week’s Queen’s Speech should include an Energy Bill focused on securing low carbon investment and creating jobs, delivering value to energy consumers and establishing a low carbon governance framework.
UKPN launches Neighbourhood Green electric heating trial
UK Power Networks (UKPN) has launched a new study dubbed Neighbourhood Green, designed to provide real-world insight into the capacity demands of electric heating.
'Unprecedented' scale of change needed for net zero, ESC finds in system operability requirements report
A new report from the Energy Systems Catapult (ESC) has looked at the operability of a net zero system in a bid to “generate conversation and debate”.
Octopus Energy acquires heat pump manufacturer RED in move to create ‘Model T moment’ for sector
Octopus Energy has acquired heat pump manufacturer Renewable Energy Devices (RED), as it targets cost reductions through expansion.