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14 February 2023
Retrofitting creates trade-off between efficiency and heritage for buildings
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Retrofitting properties with relevant green tech is essential for improving energy efficiency and decarbonising the property sector. Improving the efficiency of heritage properties creates a trade-off for developers, but it’s possible to create energy efficient buildings while protecting heritage.
10 February 2023
Smart EV charging will ‘change how we think about energy’
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The government has published a new action plan to seize on the potential of smart electric vehicle technology, with the ambition of making smart charging “the norm” at home and work by 2025.
09 February 2023
Wigan Believe in Business Festival 2023
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This week Green Economy attended Wigan’s Believe in Business Festival - a celebration of a vibrant local business community - met Green Economy members and spoke to local leaders about the net zero challenge.
08 February 2023
Energy prices driving rooftop solar boom
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The energy price crisis is driving the fastest deployment of solar power for eight years, with Google searches for solar panels reaching their highest ever level, according to industry insiders.
07 February 2023
New Department for Energy Security and Net Zero revealed
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The Prime Minister has announced a major reshuffle of government departments, creating a brand-new role of Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. But why?
02 February 2023
Future cities promise 15 minute access to green spaces
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Plans are underway for everyone in England to live a 15 minute walk from green spaces or water, with a special focus on city centres and urban areas.
24 January 2023
Square 4 Solar launches energWISE to help North West businesses reduce energy costs
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Fully funded service evaluates suitability for retrofitting Solar PV and delivers system specification. Warrington-based Square 4 Solar has launched energWISE, a new service that will help businesses take control of their energy costs while reducing carbon footprint.
18 January 2023
Key points from the UK’s Net Zero Review
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The Net Zero Review was commissioned by Liz Truss' government last September to explore how the UK could better meet its net zero targets.
16 January 2023
New Energy Bill Discount Scheme and its impact explained
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Some businesses will see a 90%+ cut in government energy bill relief from April, sparking concerns that rising bills could put firms under unless they take action to cut energy wastage.
16 January 2023
Pilot Group has partnered with Green Economy to build a greener, net zero economy, powered by local suppliers.
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Pilot Group has partnered with Green Economy to build a greener, net zero economy, powered by local suppliers.
12 January 2023
The UK’s key environmental targets
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The UK government and Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) have outlined a series of new environmental targets. We analyse their newest proposals.
10 January 2023
Energy flexibility services proving popular with homes and businesses
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Trials of a demand flexibility service offering payment in return for shifting electricity use at peak times has exceeded expectations, proving there is a healthy appetite for flexibility tech and solutions.