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New laws passed to bolster energy security and deliver net zero

New laws passed to bolster energy security and deliver net zero

Wednesday, 25 October 2023

Landmark legislation becomes law to ensure bills are affordable in the long-term....

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Heat pump grants increased by 50%

Heat pump grants increased by 50%

Sunday, 22 October 2023

Homes can get £7,500 to install a heat pump, meaning they can be cheaper than gas boilers, thanks to one of the most generous schemes in Europe....

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Energy UK conference 2023: keynote speech by Claire Coutinho

Energy UK conference 2023: keynote speech by Claire Coutinho

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Energy Security Secretary Claire Coutinho on our approach to energy security and achieving net zero....

UK's carbon capture opportunities

UK's carbon capture opportunities

Tuesday, 17 October 2023

Secretary of State Claire Coutinho outlines the potential for carbon capture in her opening speech at the Carbon Capture & Storage Association annual ...

Families to cut bills with energy saving tips and support for most vulnerable

Families to cut bills with energy saving tips and support for most vulnerable

Sunday, 15 October 2023

Campaign launches to offer new energy saving tips for families, alongside £150 in Warm Home Discount support for the most vulnerable. ...

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Thousands of new training places created as part of £650 million fusion package

Thousands of new training places created as part of £650 million fusion package

Sunday, 15 October 2023

Measures announced by Nuclear Minister Andrew Bowie at IAEA Fusion Energy Conference....

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New appointments to strengthen energy regulator's work

New appointments to strengthen energy regulator's work

Friday, 13 October 2023

Five appointments to Ofgem's board will bolster their consumer protection work....

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More funding to schools, hospitals and public buildings to lower energy use and save on bills, and cut carbon emissions

More funding to schools, hospitals and public buildings to lower energy use and save on bills, and cut carbon emissions

Tuesday, 10 October 2023

Public sector organisations can now bid for a share of £230 million to help make low-carbon energy upgrades to their buildings....

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Emissions scheme to reduce sale of carbon allowances on path to net zero

Emissions scheme to reduce sale of carbon allowances on path to net zero

Thursday, 05 October 2023

Tighter emission limits for industries under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme, as the 2024 carbon allowance auction calendar is published. ...

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Social housing tenants helped to cut energy bills with £80 million for home upgrades

Social housing tenants helped to cut energy bills with £80 million for home upgrades

Monday, 02 October 2023

More social housing tenants to receive energy efficiency upgrades in their home, with an additional £80 million under Social Housing Decarbonisation F...

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Six companies through to next stage of nuclear technology competition

Six companies through to next stage of nuclear technology competition

Monday, 02 October 2023

Designs chosen in government competition considered most able to deliver cutting-edge technology by mid-2030s....

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67th IAEA General Conference: UK national statement

67th IAEA General Conference: UK national statement

Wednesday, 27 September 2023

Minister for Nuclear and Networks, Andrew Bowie, delivered the UK national statement at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conferen...

Government backs new oil and gas to safeguard UK and grow the economy

Government backs new oil and gas to safeguard UK and grow the economy

Wednesday, 27 September 2023

Government welcomes decision by regulators to approve the Rosebank development....

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UK and Germany partner to further advance hydrogen developments

UK and Germany partner to further advance hydrogen developments

Tuesday, 26 September 2023

UK and Germany sign agreement to help accelerate the development of an international hydrogen industry....

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Cheaper bills and a more reliable heating supply for thousands of homes and businesses on heat networks

Cheaper bills and a more reliable heating supply for thousands of homes and businesses on heat networks

Tuesday, 26 September 2023

Old and inefficient heat networks to be upgraded, to offer a more reliable service for thousands of homes and businesses....

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Joint UK France statement: Climate and Nature Finance Mobilisation Forum

Joint UK France statement: Climate and Nature Finance Mobilisation Forum

Thursday, 21 September 2023

Joint statement related to the Climate and Nature Finance Mobilisation Forum on 21 September 2023....

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UK government support for developing countries to tackle climate change

UK government support for developing countries to tackle climate change

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

New £160 million funding to help reduce emissions and lower costs in developing countries....

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Thousands of low cost training spaces available in boost to green jobs sector

Thousands of low cost training spaces available in boost to green jobs sector

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

Thousands of new training places available for retrofitting, heat networks and heat pump installations....

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Sizewell C starts private investment process

Sizewell C starts private investment process

Monday, 18 September 2023

Government opens process for partners to express interest in investing in nuclear revival....

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Industry to have their say on increasing role of hydrogen in energy system

Industry to have their say on increasing role of hydrogen in energy system

Friday, 15 September 2023

Industry and consumer groups are invited to offer views on increasing the amount of hydrogen used in the UK’s gas network....

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Families to save hundreds through £1 billion insulation scheme

Families to save hundreds through £1 billion insulation scheme

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

More than 300,000 homes in England, Scotland and Wales to get insulation installed, which could save families an average of £400 a year on their energ...

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£45.7 million for businesses to cut emissions and boost home grown energy

£45.7 million for businesses to cut emissions and boost home grown energy

Tuesday, 12 September 2023

New government-backed projects will clean up industrial processes and reduce business energy costs....

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Record number of renewables projects awarded government funding

Record number of renewables projects awarded government funding

Friday, 08 September 2023

Flagship renewables scheme set to deliver 3.7GW of clean homegrown energy, enough to power the equivalent of 2 million homes....

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Government announces up to £650 million for UK alternatives to Euratom R&T

Government announces up to £650 million for UK alternatives to Euratom R&T

Thursday, 07 September 2023

Following the decision to not associate to Euratom R&T, the government announces plans for an ambitious and cutting-edge suite of new fusion R&D in th...

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Mark McAllister set to become next Ofgem Chair

Mark McAllister set to become next Ofgem Chair

Wednesday, 06 September 2023

Mark McAllister is named as the government’s preferred candidate to be the next Chair of Ofgem, the energy regulator....

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UK reviewing membership of energy treaty

UK reviewing membership of energy treaty

Friday, 01 September 2023

The UK government confirms it will be reviewing its Energy Charter Treaty membership, and considering withdrawal if vital modernisation is not agreed....

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Boost to heat pump rollout with plans for cheaper and easier installation

Boost to heat pump rollout with plans for cheaper and easier installation

Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Simplified approach to qualifying for a heat pump grant could save consumers time and money, and variable grants will improve access....

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New steps will speed up Sizewell C preparations

New steps will speed up Sizewell C preparations

Tuesday, 29 August 2023

£341 million investment builds on the government’s existing £870 million stake and its plans to rapidly expand nuclear energy in the UK....

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UK backs nuclear fuel supply for Ukraine as Shapps visits Kyiv

UK backs nuclear fuel supply for Ukraine as Shapps visits Kyiv

Wednesday, 23 August 2023

The UK supports the supply of vital fuel for Ukraine’s nuclear power plants, as the Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps visits Kyiv....

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AI to help UK industries cut carbon emissions on path to net zero

AI to help UK industries cut carbon emissions on path to net zero

Tuesday, 15 August 2023

New artificial intelligence (AI) solutions will accelerate industrial decarbonisation across the country, with nearly £4 million in government funding...

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