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February 26, 2020

Flexibility takes centre stage in NIC annual report as 'clear level' of ambition is needed

Flexibility – and the actions required by government, Ofgem and National Grid ESO – formed a clear part of the National Infrastructure Commission’s (NIC) annual report.

February 24, 2020

ICE phase-out consultation a ‘clear message’ but clarity and regulatory support needed says industry

The government’s consultation on the phase out of petrol and diesel vehicles has been launched, proposing an earlier date of 2035.

The Merton Rule required new commercial buildings over 1000 square metres to generate at least 10% of their energy needs from on-site renewable energy equipment .

February 18, 2020

Government announces £20 million for local smart energy projects

The UK government has today announced a £90 million investment package for projects focused on reducing emissions from heavy industry and homes.

February 14, 2020

New energy secretary Alok Sharma welcomed by industry, but has ‘a lot of work to do’

Leadership of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has changed hands, with Alok Sharma appointed energy secretary following a cabinet reshuffle yesterday (13 February).

ADE: ‘recent governmental moves risk undermining positive climate action’. Image: Getty Images.

February 14, 2020

A national strategy could ‘kick start’ a community energy revolution, SPEN says

A national strategy could ‘kick-start’ a community energy revolution, with the potential for schemes to generate up to 5.3GW.

February 13, 2020

Alok Sharma to lead BEIS as Leadsom leaves department

Alok Sharma is to take over as energy secretary and minister for COP26, after Andrea Leadsom was sacked this morning as part of a cabinet reshuffle.

February 7, 2020

Energy white paper set for publication in 'matter of weeks'

The long-awaited energy white paper is due to be published in “a matter of weeks”, according to junior energy minister Lord Duncan.

February 6, 2020

Reaching offshore wind targets will require £50bn and markedly change renewables sector

A new report released by Aurora Energy Research states that in order to meet the government's 40GW by 2030 offshore wind goal, almost £50 billion worth of investment will be needed.

February 5, 2020

Plans to bring coal phase-out date forward to 2024 unveiled

The government is planning to bring the phase-out date for coal generation in the UK forward to 2024.

February 4, 2020

Claire O’Neill attacks PM’s climate leadership as COP26 ‘miles off track’

Following her dismissal on Friday, former president of COP26 Claire O’Neill has hit out at Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the lack of leadership and support for COP and climate action in the UK.

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