1 August, 2023 – The Scottish Government are receiving backlash from a major heat pump supplier for their gas boiler replacement scheme. The plans detail how the government will overhaul the current EPC ratings so that properties with green heating systems (i.e, heat pumps) will have better EPC ratings.
28 July, 2023 – Ofgem announces reform to improve customer service for businesses and households amongst energy suppliers. This is to ensure consumers receive a consistent and acceptable level of service as many households are expected to struggle with energy bills during the upcoming winter.
28 July, 2023 – In 2022, renewables accounted for a remarkable 41.4% of the UK’s total electricity, outshining the share provided by fossil fuels. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero announced that onshore and offshore wind farms both recorded their highest-ever annual electricity volumes with wind accounting for 24.7% of generation.
27 July, 2023 – Research into polling has revealed that 67% of conservative voters are likely to vote Labour in future elections as they reckon Rishi Sunak is not doing enough to support renewable energy in the UK. Those who polled believe the government is not investing enough in the UK’s green economy.
24 July, 2023 – Whilst the biggest contributions towards environmental pledges must come from large corporations, the UK’s 5.5 million small businesses play an important role in helping achieve net zero. Pursuing net zero goals not only brings positive change to the planet but also benefits businesses themselves by increasing energy efficiency and saving money.
21 July, 2023 – Britain’s smart meter network has saved millions of tonnes of carbon annually. These energy savings have the potential to save £770 million collectively for homes and small businesses. More than half of British homes are now connected to the national smart meter network and research figures highlight energy and carbon savings.
19 July, 2023 – An electricity link has been connected between Denmark and the UK. When it is completed, the two countries will be able to share enough green electricity to power up to 1.4 million UK homes. As the country’s offshore wind generation increases, the connection will be crucial for transporting clean renewable energy.
18 July, 2023 – Heineken has announced they will undertake a £25m scheme to reduce scope 1 and scope 2 emissions. Part of the scheme is replacing gas-fired heating with heat pumps and procuring renewable electricity to power the new heating system.
17 July, 2023 – Research by speciality retail company BOXT has found that East Renfrewshire in Scotland saw the highest rise in renewable energy installations within a year at 31.1%. In a list of the top ten areas in the UK with the highest level of solar installation, 8 Scottish local authorities took the top...
14 July, 2023 – Despite the large amount of clean energy projects receiving planning permission, there are caveats regarding grid connections. Increased grid connection delays pose a significant risk to achieving the UK’s net zero goals, with solar and wind farm projects being the most affected.
