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.
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Budget lacks ‘watershed moment’ for green business despite welcome infrastructure support
Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled the eagerly anticipated Budget this afternoon, including support for a “world-first” infrastructure bank and at least £15 billion in green bonds.
RenewableUK announces appointment of Dan McGrail as new chief executive
RenewableUK has revealed its next chief executive, with Dan McGrail to take up the post in May.
Wind generation sets another record in banner year for the technology
A new wind generation record was set over the weekend, hitting a high of 17.278GW during a half hour period on Saturday.
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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.
Public support for renewables reaches 80% as solar comes out on top
Public opinion on renewables has remained high throughout 2020 with 80% stating they now support renewable generation.
Energy industry calls on Ofgem to put net zero at heart of RIIO-2
A variety of energy companies and organisations have written to Ofgem to urge the regulator to make net zero central to the next price controls.