Smart meter installation period extended but ‘ambitious’ new targets to follow
The government has extended the obligation to take All Reasonable Steps (ARS) to install smart meters by six months, as a result of COVID-19.
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A sustainable recovery from COVID-19 could save millions of energy jobs
Pursuing a sustainable recovery from COVID-19 could boost economic growth, create millions of jobs and reduce greenhouse gases.
Ofgem sets its sights on ‘new normal’ as relaxed regulations come to an end
Regulations will come back into full force from 1 July, Ofgem has signalled in an open letter to suppliers.
BEIS hosts post-COVID green recovery roundtable
The UK government has pulled together stakeholders from across the energy sector to discuss how to ensure the COVID-19 recovery is green.
Green energy firms found to be more profitable as importance of supportive policy highlighted
Green firms operating in the energy industry have higher profitability on average, with the sector able to provide a framework for hard to decarbonise industries.
Charities join call to ‘forge a brighter and more resilient future’ through green COVID-19 recovery
A coalition of 57 charities have become the latest to call on the UK government to target a green recovery from COVID-19.
Scottish government announces £62m support package for energy sector
The Scottish government has announced a £62 million support package for the energy sector.
Green COVID-19 recovery a 'historic opportunity' as organisations turn up the heat
The Aldersgate Group has launched a policy briefing highlighting low carbon projects could help address economic challenges following COVID-19, as the Energy Efficiency Infrastructure Group joins calls for a green recovery.
Local Electricity Bill successfully introduced into Parliament to help ‘empower’ community energy
The Local Electricity Bill has been successfully introduced, following its presentation to government under the Ten Minute Rule yesterday (10 June).