Decarbonisation

Energy UK has published polling conducted with Public First to gauge public awareness and sentiment regarding net zero.

The Prime Minister’s decision to water down energy and environmental policies should come as no surprise as there never was a proper plan for delivery, according to David Frise, chief executive of BESA

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s revised plan to delay the phase-out of gas boilers and other net zero has done little to reassure the industry which has been working to deliver net zero, but it did seek to soften the blow with a surprise increase in the grant available for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.

Rishi Sunak confirmed major changes on the route to net zero in a speech yesterday, including increasing the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant and delaying the phase out of fossil fuel boilers.

Following a public consultation in March 2023, RICS has updated the standard to be used globally and to cover all built assets and infrastructure projects throughout the built environment lifecycle.

The report looks at the importance of effective working relationships between the UK and devolved governments, given the different net zero targets, carbon budgets and policies.

Portsmouth International Port has been awarded £19.8m from the Zero Emissions Vessels and Infrastructure competition (ZEVI) for a decarbonisation project with Brittany Ferries, alongside the University of Portsmouth, MSE International, B4T, IOTICS and Swanbarton. The SEA […]

Under PNZ Group’s scheme, houses will be retrofitted with measures such as heat pumps and additional insulation, financed by corporate buyers looking to fund local projects which deliver benefits in their areas. 

Key projects undertaken since the council adopted a Climate Emergency Action Plan in 2020 have included renewable electricity generation and an extensive retrofit programme to decarbonise council buildings and schools.

Scotland’s second Green Home Festival to be launched by Housing Minister Paul McLennan. The Housing Minister will be the keynote speaker at the first session of the five-day renewables event, […]

The Crown Estate is seeking partners for two net zero homes pilots. The projects have been identified to explore the opportunities and challenges of delivering industry-leading net zero housing developments. […]

Emma Clancy has been appointed as the CEO of Salix Finance. Emma will take the position from mid-October after joining from The Consumer Council for Water (CCW), where she has […]