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22 September 2022
Growing demand for ‘property-linked finance’ to upgrade homes
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New approaches to financing domestic energy efficiency are being trialled in Greater Manchester after surveys showed that most homeowners are unlikely to use traditional finance to fund upgrades.
08 September 2022
Green Economy statement on the energy plan
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Amy House, Director of Green Economy gives her view on the energy plan announced by the Prime Minister on 8 September 2022.
08 September 2022
Energy bill discounts for off-peak users
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Plans to grant households discounts on their energy bills if they limit use at peak times are set to come into force this October.
06 September 2022
Climate Action Keeps Your Staff Engaged
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With stories of climate catastrophe dominating news headlines, the new generation of workers is increasingly concerned with the environmental impact companies are having.
11 August 2022
Record temperatures a ‘wake-up call’ for investing in resilience
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Experts say the recent hot weather is an example of the ‘catalogue of risks’ facing the UK’s critical infrastructure and supply chains if urgent action to invest in adaptation measures is not taken.
11 August 2022
Green tech could boost house prices by £10k
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Analysis shows a combination of low carbon technologies could cut annual home energy and fuel bills by over £2,000, as well as significantly boosting property values.
11 August 2022
Heating engineers still hesitating on heat pumps
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The huge shortfall of heat pump installers in the UK is being exacerbated by a split among engineers about whether they should invest in the required training, according to new research.
11 August 2022
‘We are not having essential conversations’ about saving energy, expert says
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Research in multiple sectors including hospitality and manufacturing show interest in energy efficiency and on-site renewables is growing, ahead of a potential fivefold increase in bills from October 2022.
11 August 2022
Historic Ruling targets UK Climate Policy
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The High Court have ruled that the UK’s Net Zero Strategy is unlawful, following increasing pressure from environmental groups who claim the plans lacked sufficient evidence of possible delivery.
11 July 2022
Heat pumps myths tackled by experts
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Ministers and industry are promoting electric heat pumps as the ‘obvious’ choice for low carbon heating in UK households, with grants available through the government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
11 July 2022
Plug-in car grants end but EV ownership set to rocket
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The government has announced an end to the popular plug-in grant scheme for electric cars and will instead re-focus funding on charging infrastructure, but electric vans will continue to be subsidised.
11 July 2022
Half of SMEs invested in sustainability over last year
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UK SMEs invested an average of £61,250 in sustainability measures during the last 12 months, with many planning investments in areas like product innovation and offsetting over the next year.