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08 September 2022
Energy bill discounts for off-peak users
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Plans to grant households discounts on their energy bills if they limit use at peak times are set to come into force this October.
06 September 2022
Climate Action Keeps Your Staff Engaged
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With stories of climate catastrophe dominating news headlines, the new generation of workers is increasingly concerned with the environmental impact companies are having.
11 August 2022
Record temperatures a ‘wake-up call’ for investing in resilience
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Experts say the recent hot weather is an example of the ‘catalogue of risks’ facing the UK’s critical infrastructure and supply chains if urgent action to invest in adaptation measures is not taken.
11 August 2022
Green tech could boost house prices by £10k
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Analysis shows a combination of low carbon technologies could cut annual home energy and fuel bills by over £2,000, as well as significantly boosting property values.
11 August 2022
Heating engineers still hesitating on heat pumps
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The huge shortfall of heat pump installers in the UK is being exacerbated by a split among engineers about whether they should invest in the required training, according to new research.
11 August 2022
‘Profound transformation’ of electricity market in the planning
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The government is consulting on the UK’s biggest electricity market reform in a generation, potentially opening the door to location-based electricity prices and new rewards for ‘flexible’ energy users.
11 August 2022
Innovative Finance for Energy Efficiency
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A pioneering trial launched in Manchester could provide solutions to the energy crisis.
11 August 2022
Three in four SMEs plan to re-shore supply to boost sustainability
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New research shows encouraging signs that UK businesses are looking to reduce their carbon footprint by switching suppliers and re-shoring to the UK, as well as improving their own operations.
11 August 2022
Recovery and recycling of green tech under the spotlight
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The government has classified the supply of several key minerals vital to green tech as a national security priority, due to the volatility of global supply chains and rapidly growing demand.
11 August 2022
‘We are not having essential conversations’ about saving energy, expert says
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Research in multiple sectors including hospitality and manufacturing show interest in energy efficiency and on-site renewables is growing, ahead of a potential fivefold increase in bills from October 2022.
11 August 2022
Historic Ruling targets UK Climate Policy
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The High Court have ruled that the UK’s Net Zero Strategy is unlawful, following increasing pressure from environmental groups who claim the plans lacked sufficient evidence of possible delivery.
11 July 2022
Heat pumps myths tackled by experts
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Ministers and industry are promoting electric heat pumps as the ‘obvious’ choice for low carbon heating in UK households, with grants available through the government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
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