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Government thanks Official Partners for COP28

Government thanks Official Partners for COP28

Wednesday, 06 December 2023

The Official Partners sponsoring the UK's Pavilion at COP28 are: Bankers for Net Zero, National Grid, Octopus, PwC, Reckitt and SSE. ...

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UK dedicates £140 million to help countries switch to cleaner energy

UK dedicates £140 million to help countries switch to cleaner energy

Tuesday, 05 December 2023

Net Zero Minister Graham Stuart has announced further details of £140 million to support developing countries deliver net zero while growing their eco...

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UK leads global action to protect rainforests, cut methane emissions and advance low carbon technologies 

UK leads global action to protect rainforests, cut methane emissions and advance low carbon technologies 

Saturday, 02 December 2023

UK commits more than £85 million funding at COP28 to tackle deforestation and cut methane emissions....

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UK   Brazilian Partnership speech, Nature Day, COP28

UK Brazilian Partnership speech, Nature Day, COP28

Saturday, 02 December 2023

Secretary of State Claire Coutinho announces further £35 million to Amazon Fund and new partnerships with Brazil on hydrogen transition and industry d...

Heat pump applications surge after increase in government grant

Heat pump applications surge after increase in government grant

Thursday, 30 November 2023

New applications for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme surged, after the government increased its grant for installing a new heat pump to £7,500....

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Councils pilot net zero projects with £19 million government backing

Councils pilot net zero projects with £19 million government backing

Thursday, 30 November 2023

Local Net Zero Accelerator pilots will help combined authorities deliver green initiatives such as retrofitting homes and installing solar panels....

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Huge boost for UK green industries with £960 million government investment and major reform of power network

Huge boost for UK green industries with £960 million government investment and major reform of power network

Thursday, 23 November 2023

Government sets out plans to speed up connections and increase grid capacity to boost energy security....

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New UK and Republic of Korea clean energy partnership to accelerate net zero transition

New UK and Republic of Korea clean energy partnership to accelerate net zero transition

Tuesday, 21 November 2023

UK and Republic of Korea to strengthen cooperation on low carbon technologies and civil nuclear....

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Boost for offshore wind as government raises maximum prices in renewable energy auction

Boost for offshore wind as government raises maximum prices in renewable energy auction

Thursday, 16 November 2023

Maximum price that other renewables projects can receive in the next Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction has also been raised....

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Watchdog to tackle rip off fuel prices

Watchdog to tackle rip off fuel prices

Wednesday, 15 November 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority to be granted new powers to help improve competition in the road fuel market and protect consumers from unfair p...

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New annual oil and gas licensing rounds to boost UK economy, energy independence and transition to net zero

New annual oil and gas licensing rounds to boost UK economy, energy independence and transition to net zero

Wednesday, 08 November 2023

New legislation introduced for annual oil and gas licensing rounds....

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UK and US form major partnership to accelerate global fusion energy development

UK and US form major partnership to accelerate global fusion energy development

Wednesday, 08 November 2023

Nuclear and Networks Minister Andrew Bowie signs major partnership with US to accelerate global fusion energy development. ...

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New UK and Germany partnership to boost renewable energy and bolster energy security

New UK and Germany partnership to boost renewable energy and bolster energy security

Friday, 03 November 2023

UK Energy Security Secretary and German Vice Chancellor boost cooperation between nations on path to net zero....

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Thousands of homes to be kept warm by waste heat from computer data centres in UK first

Thousands of homes to be kept warm by waste heat from computer data centres in UK first

Friday, 03 November 2023

More homes and businesses to benefit from cleaner, low-cost heating - thanks to almost £65 million in government support for 5 green energy projects....

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Mark McAllister confirmed as new Ofgem Chair

Mark McAllister confirmed as new Ofgem Chair

Thursday, 02 November 2023

A new chair of the Ofgem Board has been appointed by the Energy Security Secretary, Claire Coutinho....

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New laws passed to bolster energy security and deliver net zero

New laws passed to bolster energy security and deliver net zero

Wednesday, 25 October 2023

Landmark legislation becomes law to ensure bills are affordable in the long-term....

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Heat pump grants increased by 50%

Heat pump grants increased by 50%

Sunday, 22 October 2023

Homes can get £7,500 to install a heat pump, meaning they can be cheaper than gas boilers, thanks to one of the most generous schemes in Europe....

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Energy UK conference 2023: keynote speech by Claire Coutinho

Energy UK conference 2023: keynote speech by Claire Coutinho

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Energy Security Secretary Claire Coutinho on our approach to energy security and achieving net zero....

UK's carbon capture opportunities

UK's carbon capture opportunities

Tuesday, 17 October 2023

Secretary of State Claire Coutinho outlines the potential for carbon capture in her opening speech at the Carbon Capture & Storage Association annual ...

Families to cut bills with energy saving tips and support for most vulnerable

Families to cut bills with energy saving tips and support for most vulnerable

Sunday, 15 October 2023

Campaign launches to offer new energy saving tips for families, alongside £150 in Warm Home Discount support for the most vulnerable. ...

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Thousands of new training places created as part of £650 million fusion package

Thousands of new training places created as part of £650 million fusion package

Sunday, 15 October 2023

Measures announced by Nuclear Minister Andrew Bowie at IAEA Fusion Energy Conference....

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New appointments to strengthen energy regulator's work

New appointments to strengthen energy regulator's work

Friday, 13 October 2023

Five appointments to Ofgem's board will bolster their consumer protection work....

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More funding to schools, hospitals and public buildings to lower energy use and save on bills, and cut carbon emissions

More funding to schools, hospitals and public buildings to lower energy use and save on bills, and cut carbon emissions

Tuesday, 10 October 2023

Public sector organisations can now bid for a share of £230 million to help make low-carbon energy upgrades to their buildings....

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Emissions scheme to reduce sale of carbon allowances on path to net zero

Emissions scheme to reduce sale of carbon allowances on path to net zero

Thursday, 05 October 2023

Tighter emission limits for industries under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme, as the 2024 carbon allowance auction calendar is published. ...

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Social housing tenants helped to cut energy bills with £80 million for home upgrades

Social housing tenants helped to cut energy bills with £80 million for home upgrades

Monday, 02 October 2023

More social housing tenants to receive energy efficiency upgrades in their home, with an additional £80 million under Social Housing Decarbonisation F...

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Six companies through to next stage of nuclear technology competition

Six companies through to next stage of nuclear technology competition

Monday, 02 October 2023

Designs chosen in government competition considered most able to deliver cutting-edge technology by mid-2030s....

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67th IAEA General Conference: UK national statement

67th IAEA General Conference: UK national statement

Wednesday, 27 September 2023

Minister for Nuclear and Networks, Andrew Bowie, delivered the UK national statement at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conferen...

Government backs new oil and gas to safeguard UK and grow the economy

Government backs new oil and gas to safeguard UK and grow the economy

Wednesday, 27 September 2023

Government welcomes decision by regulators to approve the Rosebank development....

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UK and Germany partner to further advance hydrogen developments

UK and Germany partner to further advance hydrogen developments

Tuesday, 26 September 2023

UK and Germany sign agreement to help accelerate the development of an international hydrogen industry....

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Cheaper bills and a more reliable heating supply for thousands of homes and businesses on heat networks

Cheaper bills and a more reliable heating supply for thousands of homes and businesses on heat networks

Tuesday, 26 September 2023

Old and inefficient heat networks to be upgraded, to offer a more reliable service for thousands of homes and businesses....

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