The number of smart meters installed by large suppliers dipped by 10% in the third quarter of 2018, a further setback for a…
Continue ReadingREA: Government Undermining Biomass Power
Written by Michael Quinn in Government Policy Renewable Energy
The UK government has been criticised by the Renewable Energy Association (REA) following their decision to lower the obligatory level of greenhouse gas…
Continue ReadingGovernment Policy Could Slow Onshore Wind Development
Written by Lauren Smith in Climate Change Government Policy
2017 was a banner year for onshore wind deployment, but government policy is stifling future investment in the sector, industry body RenewableUK has…
Continue ReadingGov Reports £9bn Business Boost From Broadband Expansion Program
Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband Government Policy
The £1.6 billion Broadband Delivery UK rollout of superfast, 24 Mbps broadband has delivered an estimated £9 billion boost to business turnovers in…
Continue ReadingAverage energy bills fell £6 between 2016 and 2017, as increased efficiency and lower demand offset price hikes from the Big 6 and…
Continue ReadingGovernment Launches Plans for Nationwide Mandatory Full Fibre Coverage
Written by Max Robinson in Broadband
The Government has launched a new initiative aimed at upgrading the UK’s high-speed internet connectivity.
Continue ReadingGov Announces £8.8m Funding For Smart Energy Innovation for SMEs
Written by Lauren Smith in Government Policy Smart Meters
The government has awarded £8.8 million to fund nine proposals aimed at helping SMEs increase energy efficiency and trim costs through the use…
Continue ReadingInvestment in UK Renewables Fell by 56% Last Year
Written by Michael Quinn in Government Policy Renewable Energy
Funding for green energy plummeted last year faster in the UK than in any other country last year, due largely to changes in…
Continue ReadingEnergy Efficiency Measures Could Cut Household Bills Nationwide
Written by Danny Lord in Climate Change Government Policy Household & Bills
In a recent study the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has highlighted the importance of increasing energy efficiency as a way to reduce…
Continue ReadingGroup of MPs Sign Letter Urging Support for Swansea Tidal Lagoon
Written by Danny Lord in Renewable Energy
A letter penned by the head of cross-party lobby group calling on the Government to heed the advice of a recent report and…
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