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April 30, 2025

DESNZ consults on expansion to Boiler Upgrade Scheme tech

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has revealed plans to expand the range of low-carbon technologies homeowners can claim for under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS).

April 23, 2025

New standards for smart appliances aim for energy bill savings

The UK government is bringing in new rules for smart appliances to help energy consumers save money.

March 18, 2025

The grid was always going to struggle to power net zero alone – we need to be smarter

In this contributed blog, CEO of Naked Energy Christophe Williams suggests that while electricity grid connections are paused we turn our attention to the decarbonisation of a different sector.

February 17, 2025

National Grid launches multi-million-pound energy affordability fund

National Grid has announced the launch of a funding programme to support British and American households struggling with energy costs.

a yellow Aira van in front of a row of homes

February 12, 2025

Aira and Hive partner to speed heat pump rollout

Swedish cleantech firm Aira and smart home provider Hive have formed a long-term strategic partnership to help boost the number of heat pumps being installed in the UK.

January 14, 2025

Ofgem launches call for input on consumer gas disconnections

The UK’s energy regulator Ofgem has opened a call for input on the regulations surrounding households who wish to disconnect from the gas network.

January 7, 2025

UK government to scrap the boiler ban

Reports are circulating that the UK government will not include the 2035 gas boiler ban in its future homes standard (FHS).

December 31, 2024

Current± predicts: What does 2025 hold for the energy sector?

What does the energy sector predict that 2025 will bring? We asked industry experts to peer into their crystal balls and tell us what they think the new year has in store.