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Government should aim to decarbonise power grid by 2035

The government should commit to the near complete decarbonisation of the power grid by 2035 in order to give the UK a chance of hitting its 2050 net zero target, the first head of the CCC has argued.

5 years ago

Widespread dissatisfaction with GHG

Only one in seven of those who have tried to obtain a Green Homes Grant have been satisfied by the process, according to polling carried out by Parliament’s Environment Audit Committee.

5 years ago

CCC urges prime minister to cut emissions faster

5 years ago

CMA begins study into EV chargepoint sector

A study looking into potential challenges consumers will face when using electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints has been commenced by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Market studies can make recommendations to government or other bodies, and issue guidance to businesses and consumers as needed, among other options.

5 years ago

Johnson accused of taking ‘cavalier’ approach to hosting COP26 climate summit

Claire O’Neill has accused Boris Johnson of taking a “cavalier” and amateurish approach to hosting COP 26 and blocking his predecessor Gordon Brown from taking a role in helping with the global climate change summit. The ex-COP president and former energy minister was giving evidence to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee as part of its ongoing scrutiny of the UK’s hosting of the conference.

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Crown Estate calls for evidence on how to achieve 1GW floating wind target

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BEIS looks to bring electric vehicles into Capacity Market

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Call for 80% green energy mandate for suppliers

5 years ago

Eon: Fake news is hindering smart meter rollout

5 years ago

Heat decarbonisation plan may not be ready for 12 months

Campaigners have expressed concerns that the government is continuing to fall behind schedule on energy policy after it emerged that the long-awaited Heat and Buildings Strategy may not be published for up to another year. Separately, there have been calls for the appointment of a minister with an exclusive remit focusing on climate change.

5 years ago