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UK Government’s investment in Sizewell C nuclear plant passes £1bn
…have exited negotiations. The UK Government last year took a £700m stake in Sizewell C in the hopes of delivering its Energy Security Strategy commitment to deliver one new large…
Sunak rolls back EV and home heating policies, citing cost-of-living crisis
…cannot be right for Westminster to impose such significant costs on working people – especially those already struggling to make ends meet.” He argued that there has been a “lack…
Seven in 10 Brits don’t believe UK will reach 2050 net-zero target
…(85%) and reducing energy use in the home (80%). Levels of interest in reducing home energy use and choosing energy-efficient appliances have remained consistent with those recorded in summer 2022….
IEA: Global green hydrogen pipeline tripled in 2023 but future growth at risk
…supply chain costs amid the current global economic downturn. Some offshore wind developers, for example, have seen forecasted project costs increase by up to 40%, as high energy prices impact…
The ZEV mandate: Everything you need to know
…develop the necessary charging infrastructure. Additional Government support The Government has also introduced schemes to lower the up front and running costs of owning an EV. This includes a plug-in…
UK Government pledges £200m to decarbonise freight industry
…hubs dedicated to HGVs. Other beneficiaries include major grocery companies including Sainsbury’s and Marks and Spencer. The funding will help them to reduce transport emissions and mitigate the costs associated…
UK Government could face court over failure to implement mandatory food waste reporting requirements
…mandatory food waste reporting should have been introduced by 2022 in order for the UK to stay on the Balanced Net Zero Pathway. All the evidence shows that the costs…
Big businesses back calls to unlock UK’s £11bn green hydrogen opportunity
…costs. Others cite the costs of producing truly green hydrogen. Today, around 95% of all hydrogen produced comes from fossil fuels. The Energy Networks Association (ENA) argues that the UK…
Financing a Just Transition
…£1 billion City Leap energy project will come from the community,” explains Davis. “That involvement creates transparency about how the project is financed and who benefits. But it also generates…
Climate target for 2040 will be EU Commission’s ‘legacy’, activists say
…energy”. CEFIC’s fear is that the combination of high energy prices, rising carbon costs and lack of financial support from governments will push chemical companies to locate new factories outside…
Government and businesses urged to spearhead regenerative farming revolution in England
…farming that makes both economic and environmental sense.” The report also states that businesses will need to work collaboratively across the value chain to ensure costs and risks and equally…
Report: UK’s failure to attract offshore wind investment in 2023 deepened gas reliance
…or scrapped offshore wind projects this year due to rising supply chain costs, partly caused by soaring energy and commodity prices and continued disruption related to Covid-19. A notable headline…
UK Government unveils extra £1.3bn for Sizewell C nuclear plant
…under Boris Johnson. This approach enables investors to recoup some of their costs through taxation during the construction phase. MPs and academics have been urging Ministers to ensure that costs…
Retailers continue to push back against UK Government’s packaging responsibility and recycling proposals
…over the past two years that retailers should not be subjected to extra costs and administrative burdens while they are grappling with high energy and material costs. As such, it…
Heat reuse innovations and Henry Dimbleby’s food fund: The sustainability success stories of the week
Published every week, this series charts how businesses and sustainability professionals are working to achieve their ‘Mission Possible’ across the campaign’s five key pillars – energy, resources, infrastructure, mobility and…
Get clear on role of small nuclear in Britain’s net-zero transition, MPs tell Government
…point to their size as an advantage in terms of shorter project delivery times, lower project costs and reduced disruption to the local environment and communities. The EAC heard, however,…
Budget 2024: How can the Chancellor unleash a wave of private investment to green the economy?
…being watered down, axed or delayed, as was the case last September, also dents investor confidence. Changes announced in September 2023 to policies around low-carbon heating, energy-efficient buildings and electric…
Future Homes Standard too weak on energy efficiency and renewables, sector leaders warn
…to incorporate integrated solar PV as a standard feature, maximising the use of renewable energy, particularly as installation costs continue to decrease. Additionally, the consortium supports voluntary post-occupancy performance testing…
Budweiser bags planning permission for British green hydrogen project
…successful projects by bridging the gap between fossil fuel operating costs and fossil fuel operating costs. There was an initial focus on green hydrogen projects that could begin construction by…
Defra seeks to allay food security fears with tweak to farmer payment schemes
…its reliance on imports for food security and to improve future forecasting. The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit’s (ECIU) land analyst Tom Lancaster said the change to the SFI announced…
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