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The Path To Net Zero

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Cutting electricity bills to boost net-zero Partner content
Environment
By The MCS Foundation
Cutting electricity bills to boost net-zero
The race to install heat pumps is a crucial part of the United Kingdom's net-zero ambitions. David Cowdrey, Acting Chief Executive for The MCS Foundation, calls for reforming electricity pricing to ensure heat pumps are always cheaper to run than gas boilers
A gas distribution network preparing for the energy transition Partner content
Environment
By Cadent
A gas distribution network preparing for the energy transition
Cadent delivers almost as much energy annually as all the electricity networks combined, providing heat and power to half of the United Kingdom’s homes and businesses. Mark Belmega, Director of Sustainability and Social Purpose at Cadent, discusses how their work impacts numerous people’s lives
Plug in to unlock: the benefits of smart meter-enabled EV flexibility Partner content
Environment
By Cornwall Insight
Plug in to unlock: the benefits of smart meter-enabled EV flexibility
Jacob Briggs, Senior Consultant at Cornwall Insight, outlines research by Cornwall Insight, commissioned by Smart Energy GB, demonstrating why charging electric vehicles (EVs) flexibly, with a smart meter, benefits consumers and the energy system as we transition to a smart, flexible and decarbonised future
The role of renewable liquid gases in the fight to reach net-zero Partner content
Environment
By Dimeta
The role of renewable liquid gases in the fight to reach net-zero
As the world transitions to sustainable energy solutions to combat climate change, Sophia Haywood, Director of Advocacy and Communications at Dimeta, calls for the government to embrace a multiple energy solution to help the United Kingdom achieve its net-zero goals
The future needs innovators Partner content
Environment
By Urban Splash
The future needs innovators
Suzy Jones, Director of the Future at regeneration company Urban Splash and recent contributor to the Davos Baukultur Alliance at the World Economic Forum (WEF) head quarters in Geneva, outlines the housing sector’s role in reducing the United Kingdom’s carbon impact
Liberal Democrats tackling climate change
Environment
By Tim Farron MP
Liberal Democrats tackling climate change
With climate change at the top of political parties’ agendas, Tim Farron MP, former Leader of the Liberal Democrats and Spokesperson for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, reiterates the Liberal Democrats’ policies to help the United Kingdom towards its net-zero goals
Action plan needed to fight the war on climate change
Environment
By Baroness Young of Old Scone
Action plan needed to fight the war on climate change
Baroness Young of Old Scone, Chair of the Labour Climate and Environment Forum and former Chair of the Woodland Trust, sets out what the new government needs to focus on for the United Kingdom to reach its net-zero goals
UK energy independence is dependent on electricity
Environment
By Baroness Worthington
UK energy independence is dependent on electricity
Baroness Worthington, architect of the United Kingdom’s Climate Change Act and founder of the global energy think tank Ember, argues that the UK’s upcoming coal phase-out, driven by wind power, presents a unique opportunity for the nation to achieve full energy independence through a comprehensive strategy of electrification across all sectors
The new electric Leviathan
Environment
By Adam Bell
The new electric Leviathan
Adam Bell, Director of Policy at Stonehaven and former Head of Energy Strategy at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, discusses the coming debate about how we get to net-zero
How social leasing of electric vehicles can drive the UK towards net-zero
Environment
By Social Market Foundation (SMF)
How social leasing of electric vehicles can drive the UK towards net-zero
With many of the political parties supporting the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), Researchers Niamh O Regan and Gideon Salutin, at the Social Market Foundation (SMF) believe that for a cash strapped government, social leasing is great way to increase the uptake of EVs
Industry is holding the net-zero baby
Environment
By Natascha Engel
Industry is holding the net-zero baby
Former Labour MP, Natascha Engel, believes net-zero is the defining policy of our generation and it will make or break this next government
Green growth: devolution driving regional renewal
Environment
By Ben Houchen
Green growth: devolution driving regional renewal
Ben Houchen, the Metro Mayor of the Tees Valley, discusses how devolution can play a role in achieving the United Kingdom’s net-zero goals
Leading the way: businesses’ role in achieving net-zero
Environment
By Lord Teverson
Leading the way: businesses’ role in achieving net-zero
Former Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Energy and Climate Change, Lord Teverson, considers the increasingly important role of business in achieving the United Kingdom’s net-zero goals
Accelerating net-zero by 2050 or sooner?
Environment
By Alex Sobel MP
Accelerating net-zero by 2050 or sooner?
The Net Zero All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) worked to accelerate policy change, promote zero carbon solutions, and support clean growth technology. Alex Sobel MP, Chair of the Net Zero APPG from 2019 to 2024, sets out his thoughts on a long-term strategy for a low-carbon economy in the United Kingdom
My chairmanship: reflecting on the environmental audit committee
Environment
By Philip Dunne MP
My chairmanship: reflecting on the environmental audit committee
As a new parliamentary session begins, former Chair of the Commons Environmental Audit Committee, Rt Hon Philip Dunne, explores the work of the committee in the previous Parliament and his hopes for the committee in the future
London Gatwick’s operation will be net-zero in just six years. Here’s how Partner content
Environment
By London Gatwick
London Gatwick’s operation will be net-zero in just six years. Here’s how
As London Gatwick continues its path to net-zero, Steve Kelso, Head of Engineering at London Gatwick, explains how they will reach net-zero by 2030 and their additional plans to be hydrogen-ready
The new government should turbocharge the green revolution
Environment
By Alasdair Johnstone, Head of Parliamentary Engagement, Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit
The new government should turbocharge the green revolution
Alasdair Johnstone, of the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit and former Senior Strategy Advisor for the Cabinet Office’s COP26 Unit, argues that the United Kingdom’s 'net-zero economy' is booming despite the policy challenges it faces
How is the UK progressing on methane commitments?
Environment
By Baroness Sheehan
How is the UK progressing on methane commitments?
The Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee was appointed to consider the environment and climate change. Baroness Sheehan chaired their recent inquiry into methane and outlines what impact reducing emissions will have on the climate
Fighting climate change: doomed for failure unless we focus on nature-based solutions
Environment
By Lord Goldsmith
Fighting climate change: doomed for failure unless we focus on nature-based solutions
Former FCDO and Defra Minister, Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park, explains why we need to put much more emphasis on nature-based solutions to combat climate change, ensuring we protect and restore on a massive scale
Reclaiming net-zero: the economic opportunities for decarbonisation
Environment
By Carbon Trust
Reclaiming net-zero: the economic opportunities for decarbonisation
Former Chief Executive of the Climate Change Committee, Chris Stark, reiterates that the path to net-zero provides tremendous economic opportunities for the United Kingdom
The path to net-zero splits the atom Partner content
Environment
By Nuclear Industry Association
The path to net-zero splits the atom
The United Kingdom needs a historic programme of nuclear construction to reach net-zero. Nuclear offers clean, reliable, sovereign power, alongside skilled, long-term jobs. Lincoln Hill, Director of Policy and External Affairs at the Nuclear Industry Association, writes that the new government should choose reactor designs, build fleets of them, and keep on building to deliver this programme as quickly and cheaply as possible
Climate and nature must go hand in hand in our fight for net-zero
Environment
By Caroline Lucas MP
Climate and nature must go hand in hand in our fight for net-zero
Former Co-Leader of the Green Party and former Member of the Commons Environmental Audit Committee, Caroline Lucas, puts forward the importance of addressing both the climate and nature together to help combat climate change
Pathway to UK net-zero: a gargantuan task
Environment
By Lord Howell
Pathway to UK net-zero: a gargantuan task
Former Secretary of State for Energy, Lord Howell, shares his insights on the challenges facing the United Kingdom’s path to net-zero and the urgent investments needed to achieve these goals
The Path to Net Zero: A special report to mark Net Zero Week 2024
Environment
By Total Politics Impact
The Path to Net Zero: A special report to mark Net Zero Week 2024
The latest issue of The House magazine includes a special report to celebrate Net Zero Week 2024, bringing together the voices of industry experts, parliamentarians, and businesses to explore how we can all contribute to achieving our net-zero goals
About The Path To Net Zero

Against the backdrop of a global energy crisis, and the increasingly urgent need to address the climate crisis, change is inevitable and viable solutions are essential.

The Path To Net Zero is a hub of ideas and analysis, with input from experts across politics, government and partner organisations, to increase awareness among businesses, policymakers and consumers on how they can all contribute to achieving our net zero goals by 2050.

The House magazine is delighted to be partnering with Net Zero Week. Net Zero Week is the UK’s official national awareness week and the biggest net zero conference. It brings together all the stakeholders needed to reach net zero by 2050, and to ensure Britain’s energy is both secure and affordable. Get involved in live and exclusive, online conference and hear from a wide range of experts sharing insight and commentary from academics, scientists, policy influencers, trade associations and solution providers. Find out more at www.netzeroweek.com