Industry News

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  ​Target to Upgrade Fuel Poor Homes is missed by Government Jul 14, 2021

  The Committee on Fuel Poverty has revealed that the Government has missed an interim target to upgrade all fuel poor homes in England to efficiency ratings of E by 2020.

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  Government consultation on the role of Biomass in achieving net zero ends Jun 23, 2021

  The Government has given a call for evidence on domestic biomass fuel in supporting the UK’s net zero target.

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  Ruling for government contractors to have net zero plans in place Jun 08, 2021

  The Government has announced that they will take into account the carbon reduction plans of major public contractors when awarding bidders.

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  Small businesses called to lead the charge towards net zero Jun 01, 2021

  ​The 'together for our planet' campaign encourages small businesses to pledge to cut their emissions to net zero by 2050 or sooner whilst helping them grow and adapt.

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  Government pledge to meet climate targets by 2035 Apr 20, 2021

  In an announcement to be made this week, the prime minister will pledge to cut carbon emissions by 78% by 2035.

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  Home Upgrade Grant amongst opportunities available for local authorities this summer Apr 15, 2021

  The Home Upgrade Grant will open for application from local authorities in the next few months, with the funding available in conjunction with a phase three of Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery.

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  A third of the UK's biggest companies set sights on net zero emissions Apr 09, 2021

  With the UK government urging more companies to reduce carbon emissions, 30 of the FTSE100 in the have pledged to meet net zero by 2050.

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  Green Homes Grant Voucher scheme to close for householders Mar 29, 2021

  The Green Homes Grant Voucher Scheme will close to new applications from householders on Wednesday 31 March at 5pm.

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  Government launch consultation on implementation of MEES regulations Mar 26, 2021

  The Government has launched a consultation to improve the implementation and enforcement of the minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) that landlords are legally obliged to meet on privately rented properties.

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  UK Government publish fuel poverty strategy Feb 12, 2021

  The Sustainable Warmth consultation has come to conclusion, setting out how the Government will improve as many fuel poor homes as is reasonably practicable to a minimum energy efficiency rating of EPC Band C by the end of 2030.