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February 22, 2021

Heat Pump Federation calls for "consistency of policy" amidst reports of early Green Homes Grant closure

The Heat Pump Federation is urging for “consistency of policy” as the impact on installers is highlighted.

The report argues that strong government intervention is essential to upscale heat pump deployment. Image: Parliament UK.

February 4, 2021

Heat pump market to almost double in 2021 as ‘essential’ domestic decarbonisation picks up speed

Manufacturers have ordered nearly double the number of heat pumps currently on the shelves and in the warehouse in the UK to meet surging demand in 2021.

December 31, 2020

Current± Predicts: The energy transition in 2021, part thirteen

Independent energy consultant Stephen Cirell offers his suggestions for the role of local authorities in the energy transition in 2021, for the thirteenth installment of Current± Predicts.

It has previously been reported that the South of England could see increased strain due to interconnector issues. Image: Pxhere NC.

December 2, 2020

Reaching net zero to cost £3 trillion, says National Grid ESO

Reaching net zero in the energy network will cost the UK £3 trillion, according to a new cost analysis from National Grid ESO.

November 26, 2020

BT teams up with Hubbub for smart home technology trial

The Smarter Living Challenge has been launching by BT and Hubbub to explore how technology can reduce household carbon emissions.

November 6, 2020

Current± Chats: Mixergy's Martin Allman and David Pinder on using hot water tanks for DSR

October 20, 2020

Almost 550GWh of curtailed Scottish wind could go towards domestic heating

Up to 540GWh of energy generated by wind could be used by domestic heating across off-gas grid Scotland in 2030.

September 17, 2020

Green Finance Institute launches Zero Carbon Heating Taskforce to unlock investment

The Green Finance Institute has launched a Zero Carbon Heating Taskforce, to develop a portfolio of financial solutions to unlock investment in the sector.

US-UK partnership to bolster EV and offshore wind supply chains. Image: Pxhere.

September 7, 2020

‘Little evidence’ government has confronted scale of net zero

There is still ‘little evidence’ that the UK government has confronted the enormous scale of reaching net zero, according to a new report by the Institute for Government.

July 1, 2020

RHI extended to offer ‘breathing space’ to companies

Companies that applied for the government's Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) will now have longer to get their low-carbon generation up and running.

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