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Updated approach to managing nuclear waste

Updated approach to managing nuclear waste

Wednesday, 15 May 2024

Updated approach to managing nuclear waste for quicker, safe decommissioning....

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Solar projects must fit in with food security

Solar projects must fit in with food security

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Energy Security Secretary has told Parliament that with growing geopolitical tension, the best agricultural land must be protected for food security....

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£557 million for public buildings to switch to cleaner heating and save on energy bills

£557 million for public buildings to switch to cleaner heating and save on energy bills

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Schools, pools, and hospitals will be supported to make energy efficient upgrades, and businesses with high energy use will receive funding to help cu...

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UK first in Europe to invest in next generation of nuclear fuel

UK first in Europe to invest in next generation of nuclear fuel

Tuesday, 07 May 2024

£196 million for high-tech nuclear fuel facility and new measures for fusion energy....

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New plans to drive carbon capture industry forward

New plans to drive carbon capture industry forward

Tuesday, 07 May 2024

A call for evidence launched today to explore new ways to transport captured CO2 that would enable more UK industries to adopt carbon capture technolo...

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Dr Paul Golby confirmed as new energy system operator chair

Dr Paul Golby confirmed as new energy system operator chair

Friday, 03 May 2024

Energy Security Secretary Claire Coutinho has appointed Dr Golby as the National Energy System Operator's (NESO) inaugural chair...

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Step closer to protecting over 500,000 heat network customers

Step closer to protecting over 500,000 heat network customers

Tuesday, 30 April 2024

Heat network customers to get better protections over energy bills....

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Innovation Zero 2024   sustainability conference

Innovation Zero 2024 sustainability conference

Tuesday, 30 April 2024

Energy Security Secretary Claire Coutinho delivered a speech at the Innovation Zero conference in London....

Net Zero Council marks year of success and calls for year of action

Net Zero Council marks year of success and calls for year of action

Sunday, 28 April 2024

Net Zero Council celebrates its first anniversary with commitment to continue driving decarbonisation across sectors....

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New protections to enable consumers to benefit from cheaper energy deals

New protections to enable consumers to benefit from cheaper energy deals

Monday, 15 April 2024

New proposals to give consumers confidence to take up smart devices....

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British businesses supported to settle energy disputes

British businesses supported to settle energy disputes

Wednesday, 03 April 2024

Energy Ombudsman expanded to offer free support for small businesses and organisations over energy contract disputes. ...

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UK half way to net zero

UK half way to net zero

Thursday, 28 March 2024

Provisional data shows UK territorial greenhouse gas emissions fell further across several key sectors between 2022 and 2023....

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Heat pumps explained: experts answer your questions

Heat pumps explained: experts answer your questions

Thursday, 28 March 2024

A lot of homeowners have questions about heat pumps and the technology involved. Industry experts answer some of the most common questions here....

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Heat pumps in demand as grant applications soar by 75%

Heat pumps in demand as grant applications soar by 75%

Thursday, 28 March 2024

New figures show applications to the government's heat pump grant rose by 75% in February compared to the same month in 2023....

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UK protecting forests with £6 million boost for Zambia

UK protecting forests with £6 million boost for Zambia

Thursday, 21 March 2024

Government backing to support Zambia's efforts to protect forests, cut emissions and reduce poverty....

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Government backing for AI businesses to deliver net zero with innovative technologies

Government backing for AI businesses to deliver net zero with innovative technologies

Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Government backing for UK innovators to develop AI tech to help cut emissions, accelerate renewables and boost energy efficiency....

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Over 8,000 households to benefit from warmer homes

Over 8,000 households to benefit from warmer homes

Monday, 18 March 2024

The Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund will provide 8,800 homes with free efficiency upgrades, saving households £400 a year on their energy bills on...

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Heat pumps will be cheaper and easier to install

Heat pumps will be cheaper and easier to install

Thursday, 14 March 2024

Changes to the government grant scheme for heat pumps will make them cheaper and easier for families to install....

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Energy security strategy

Energy security strategy

Tuesday, 12 March 2024

Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho, sets out energy security strategy at Chatham House....

Energy Secretary takes action to reinforce UK energy supply

Energy Secretary takes action to reinforce UK energy supply

Tuesday, 12 March 2024

Energy Security Secretary to set out strategy for gas in speech and take common-sense action to futureproof the country’s long term energy security....

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Tech leaders to make latest fuel prices available on top apps

Tech leaders to make latest fuel prices available on top apps

Monday, 11 March 2024

Tech companies collaborate on the government's Pumpwatch scheme to bring down road fuel prices for drivers....

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Over £1 billion budget for renewable energy auction

Over £1 billion budget for renewable energy auction

Thursday, 07 March 2024

Government announces the largest ever budget for the upcoming Contracts for Difference auction round....

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Demand for heat pumps surges as grant application increase by 39%

Demand for heat pumps surges as grant application increase by 39%

Thursday, 29 February 2024

New figures show applications for the government heat pump grants are up by 39% compared to January 2023....

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Boost for UK hydrogen as government backs world leading industry

Boost for UK hydrogen as government backs world leading industry

Tuesday, 27 February 2024

Low carbon hydrogen to get a further boost with over £21 million of government support for 7 projects to make green fuel....

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New package of measures to help families save even more on bills

New package of measures to help families save even more on bills

Friday, 23 February 2024

As energy prices fall to their lowest level in 2 years, the government is launching a package of measures to help families save even more with cheaper...

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UK departs Energy Charter Treaty

UK departs Energy Charter Treaty

Thursday, 22 February 2024

The UK government confirms its withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty after efforts to agree vital modernisation fail....

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Department appoints 2 new non executive directors

Department appoints 2 new non executive directors

Tuesday, 20 February 2024

Humphrey Cadoux-Hudson CBE and Dame Mary Archer to join Departmental Board....

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UK strengthens collaboration on energy security and fusion

UK strengthens collaboration on energy security and fusion

Wednesday, 14 February 2024

The Energy Security Secretary Claire Coutinho attended a ministerial meeting of the International Energy Agency in Paris....

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UK first major economy to halve emissions

UK first major economy to halve emissions

Tuesday, 06 February 2024

New official statistics confirm UK has cut emissions by 50% between 1990 and 2022....

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Heat pump applications up by almost 50% as families make the most of government grant increase

Heat pump applications up by almost 50% as families make the most of government grant increase

Friday, 26 January 2024

New figures show applications to the government's Boiler Upgrade Scheme in December jumped by 49% compared to the same month in 2022....

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