Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid has announced the launch of a Net Zero Review to assess how the UK can maximise economic growth opportunities throughout its transition towards net zero. Published on Saturday 2 November, the review aims to ensure a fair balance of contributions from all those that…
The government has launched a new consultation on proposals for the Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations to ensure that final consumption metering devices are installed on heat and cooling networks and can guarantee that billing is based on consumption. Published on Thursday 17 October, it seeks views on the…
On Sunday 29 September, during the Conservative Party conference, the government announced a net zero package, incorporating transport, housing, energy and nature. The package will increase investment for the research and development of electric vehicles; introduce more green spaces; deliver a Future Homes Standard, as well as investment to build…
BEIS has announced that two projects, both of which commenced in April 2019, have been awarded a total of £2.7mn to design, build, test and undertake the trialling of demand management devices in over 100 households with EVs. Published on Wednesday 4 September the announcement confirmed that an EDMI-led consortium…
Announced on Monday 2 September, a new £10mn Rural Community Energy Fund (RCEF) will work to support rural communities in England to develop renewable energy projects. Funding will be allocated in two stages: grants of up to £40,000 for a feasibility study for a renewable energy project, and grants of…
Announced on Thursday 25 July, the UK government has launched its £80mn ‘Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund: Driving the Electric Revolution Challenge’. The government said it will accelerate the UK’s ability to deliver the supply chains required to enable electrification in the automotive, aerospace, energy, industrial, marine, off highway and rail…
The National Statistics Office has released the latest Household Energy Efficiency Statistics, showing that around 2.6mn measures have been installed in around 2mn properties through ECO and under the Green Deal framework to the end of May 2019. Around 96% of the measures were delivered through ECO. In the four…
All new-build homes could be fitted with an electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint, the government has outlined in a public consultation on changing building regulations in England. Published on Monday 15 July, the proposals aim to support and encourage the growing uptake of EVs, making charging easier, cheaper and more convenient…
BEIS has launched its new ‘TrustMark’ scheme, with the aim of increasing protection for 300,000 lowincome households that are supported through energy saving measures under the government’s Energy Company Obligation (ECO). Announced on Monday 15 July, the new ‘Each Home Counts’ quality mark will see work undertaken by trusted tradesman…
A new £1.08bn Treasury-funded household energy efficiency programme has been proposed to ensure the 2020 fuel poverty milestone is achieved. Published on Friday 28 June, the ‘Challenge Fund’ will run from April 2020-22, and complement the existing Energy Company Obligation (ECO3) programme and the Private Rented Sector Minimum Energy Efficiency…