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Net zero at ‘very real’ risk without heating decision in next five years

There is a “very real” risk that the UK will not achieve its 2050 net zero emissions goal if the government cannot decide within the next five years on hydrogen’s role in home heating, the National Infrastructure Commission has warned. The statutory infrastructure advisor said a “lack of progress” on efforts to decarbonise heating means the challenges the UK faces in this area are “now urgent".

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Energy crisis will take retail market to ‘a better place’

The recent turmoil caused by the global spike in gas prices will ultimately be “hugely beneficial” for the energy retail market, an industry analyst has claimed. Martin Young, senior analyst at Investec, said the crisis, which has contributed to the failure of more than 20 suppliers so far this year, should “hopefully mark the end of this insane desire for switching for switching’s sake.”

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Net zero at ‘very real’ risk without heating decision in next five years

Energy crisis will take retail market to ‘a better place’

Bill impact of Green Gas Support Scheme to peak at £4.70 per year

Energy suppliers need clarity on benefit reduction scheme

Draft planning framework strengthens support for renewables in Scotland

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Energy market requires ‘fundamental redesign’

Scottish government lays out hydrogen export ambitions

Long-awaited Environment Bill passed into law

Rolls-Royce awarded £210m to develop small modular reactors

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Ofgem consults on proposals for ‘central network planner’

Concerns raised over bill-payers’ exposure to nuclear cost overruns

Faster SoLR payments will prevent customers being ‘orphaned’

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Ofgem to hold dedicated review of distribution charges

Uncertainty over network investment jeopardising offshore wind target

BEIS Committee to examine revised NPS for energy

Cash constraints will limit suppliers’ ability to absorb new customers

BEIS unveils £160m for floating offshore wind