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January 31, 2025

Net zero at risk if energy bills rise, says Octopus

A survey commissioned by Octopus Energy has revealed that cost of living trumps environmental concerns for the majority of UK households.

January 31, 2025

UK submits Nationally Determined Contribution committing to 81% emissions reduction

The UK’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) has been confirmed, committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035.

Scott Gilbert, Loch na Cathrach project director, and UHI's Shona Clyne

January 31, 2025

Report shows Highlands pumped hydro project offers major employment opportunity

A report shows that Statkraft’s Loch na Cathrach pumped storage hydro (PSH) scheme could provide hundreds of local jobs for years to come.

January 31, 2025

Energy UK: supporting business to cut carbon ‘will pay off’

A new review from trade group Energy UK has revealed businesses need more support to switch to clean energy and take advantage of the business benefits this can bring.

January 31, 2025

‘Not a culture war issue’: improving consumer attitudes to EVs

A consumer survey has shown that half of all drivers know someone who owns an EV or own one themselves and 55% feel positive about them.

an ev is plugged into charge while a london bus blurs in the background

January 30, 2025

Green Alliance: ‘concerted action’ needed to decarbonise transport

A new report from think tank the Green Alliance has revealed decarbonising UK transport is possible but requires significant effort.

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January 30, 2025

Government pushed to consider property demand flex capability in new EPC ratings

The Centre for Net Zero and the Energy Systems Catapult have called for the introduction of net zero building metrics to include measurement of a building’s demand flexibility capability.

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January 30, 2025

NZTC awards £500,000 to clean tech startups

The Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) has awarded a total of £500,000 to clean energy tech startups to boost the net zero transition.

January 30, 2025

British vehicle production dips 11.8% amid EV transition

According to figures published by trade body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), UK vehicle production dipped below one million units in 2024.