Government facing challenges in meeting latest smart meter rollout targets – NAO Just 57% of all meters in Great Britain are now smart, according to latest figures. The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023
New energy tariffs to help pensioner and disabled households could be in place from next April A consultation is set to open this summer, allowing people to give feedback on the UK Government's proposals. Daily Record · Jun 9, 2023
Amber Rudd and David Shukman help Hull celebrate first year of Oh Yes! Net Zero campaign Collaborative movement seen as a crucial tool when it comes to action to achieve Net Zero Birmingham Post · May 24, 2023
Energy bills ‘could rise by £118 a year to fund government’s net zero plans’ Think tank says ‘regressive’ and ‘unfair’ hydrogen levy ‘can be avoided’ with taxes on carbon heavy industry The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Energy saving schemes falling short, councils warn Councils are calling for a new local approach after the flagship energy efficiency scheme supported just 60,000 homes in 2022. The Independent UK · May 17, 2023
Aberdeen invests £55 million to become UK’s first net zero port The port is targeting net zero emissions from vessels visiting the port, as well as it own operations, by 2040 Insider UK · Apr 28, 2023
UK planning to launch watered down net zero strategy in oil capital Aberdeen Exclusive: Labour decries ‘climate vandalism’ as Aberdeen launch signals intention to boost fossil fuel industry The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023
'Groundhog Day' carbon capture briefings stall vital Net Zero development - CCSA chief tells Humber audience Regular changes at the top of government have led to decisions on policy and vital frameworks not being made as US and Europe play catch-up Birmingham Post · Mar 9, 2023
Energy Price Guarantee to 'provide support beyond March' in NI says UK Government The Energy Price Guarantee was due to end on April 1 Belfast Live · Mar 1, 2023
KCom plugs into Net Zero challenge with Energy Minister's backing Graham Stuart hears pledges from Hull headquarters as 2040 target to be aided by EV fleet, solar power and 'urban mining' Birmingham Post · Feb 23, 2023
Energy firm equiwatt wins Government funding to develop bill-reduction technology The Gateshead firm has been backed by the Energy Entrepreneurs Fund Birmingham Post · Feb 10, 2023
How climate change could fare in the UK's new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero The UK government has announced its business department will be split into separate departments for science, business and energy. The new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, to give it its full name, represents the return of an energy and climate-focused department after a seven-year hiatus. The Conversation · Feb 7, 2023
Rishi Sunak breaks up Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy in major restructure Sacked Tory party chairman Nadhim Zahawi has been replaced with Greg Hands, who had been trade minister and Grant Shapps, who had been business secretary, will now be the Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary. Birmingham Post · Feb 7, 2023
Vanguard quits clean energy group after 13 states complain One week after 13 Republican state attorneys general asked federal energy officials to consider blocking Vanguard Group from buying utility stocks because of its relationships with anti-coal and anti-natural gas activists, the Malvern, Pennsylvania-based investment giant has pulled out of an international group committed to reducing net greenhouse gas emissions… The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 8, 2022
Birmingham Post · Nov 14, 2022 Net Zero North East England aims to put region at head of climate agenda The initiative will see public, private and voluntary organisations working together to grow the region's green economy
Birmingham Post · Oct 13, 2022 V for Viking - South Humber Net Zero project renamed to emphasise carbon capture role Harbour Energy's huge South Humber project has a new name
Birmingham Post · Jun 15, 2022 North Wales campaign launched to help businesses reach net zero The campaign will focus on several key areas for businesses and not-for-profit organisations to reach the climate goal
Daily Record · May 28, 2022 Free bus pass scheme 'failing miserably' in South Ayrshire as figures branded 'dire' Colin Smyth MSP, who is Scottish Labour’s Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy, Transport and Rural Affairs, has criticised the SNP Government’s “botched” young person’s bus pass scheme.
Birmingham Post · Mar 14, 2022 Hull and Humber's new Net Zero launch takes plaudits of COP president Alok Sharma Reckitt to play leading role in uniting committed organisations