The chief executive of the Green Deal Finance Company has pointed to government changes to the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) as a key reason for the failure of the home energy efficiency scheme.
Candidates in the race to become the next Mayor of London have committed to a target for the city to become zero carbon and run on 100% clean energy by the year 2050.
A number of Labour councils have pledged to eliminate all carbon emissions in their areas by 2050 in a move that will build pressure on the government’s commitment to green energy.
Elderly charity Age UK has called for “urgent action” from the government to protect elderly home owners with improved heating and efficiency measures.
Businesses are being urged to consider the benefits of energy efficiency as a cost-saving measure after new data emerged suggesting a tiny minority of companies covered by energy efficiency regulations have submitted compliance details.
The Conservative government’s ambition on energy efficiency has fallen into question after evidence emerged that its current aims fall well behind those achieved by the previous government.
Energy utilities are increasingly diversifying their business models and transitioning towards service companies, Quby’s chief commercial officer Ronald Carpentier has said.
Boris Johnson has praised London’s businesses for reducing their carbon emissions at an event celebrating the energy saving achievements of a wide range of firms operating in the city.
Amber Rudd’s speech on the future of UK energy strategy has been criticised for its lack of detail on the place of energy efficiency in the country’s future policy.
Energy procurement consultant Inspired Energy has completed the acquisition of STC Energy and Carbon Holdings for an initial consideration of around £9 million in cash and shares.
