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Articles tagged with: Energy efficiency
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Environment
By OFTEC
OFTEC releases joint statement with UKIFDA in response to the government’s British Energy Security Strategy
Energy efficiency should be front and centre of our energy strategy
Energy
By Ben Lake MP
Energy efficiency should be front and centre of our energy strategy
The government’s eagerly awaited Energy Security Strategy has finally been released, a welcome response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Why investment in vital net zero infrastructure is the best response to rising energy prices Partner content
Energy
By SSE
Why investment in vital net zero infrastructure is the best response to rising energy prices
Energy security doesn't have to come at the detriment of Net Zero. With energy prices rocketing, it's time to throw our weight behind Britain's engineers, and deliver green infrastructure that protects our energy supply.
Why we need immediate action to take control of our energy security Partner content
Economy
By EDF
Why we need immediate action to take control of our energy security
The horrific events in Ukraine and their impact on energy prices underline the UK’s need to kick its gas addiction and strengthen its energy self-sufficiency.
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Environment
By OFTEC
Spring Budget 2022 Statement – OFTEC Reactive Comment
The current energy crisis means the government must provide help to enable households to reduce their bills, while also supporting the drive towards low carbon solutions.
An open letter to BEIS Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng Partner content
Environment
By Knauf Insulation Northern Europe
An open letter to BEIS Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng
The Energy Security Strategy demands an urgent shift to measuring home efficiency performance.
Spring Statement: What The Measures Announced By Rishi Sunak Will Mean For Your Household Finances
Economy
Spring Statement: What The Measures Announced By Rishi Sunak Will Mean For Your Household Finances
The Chancellor's Spring set piece came as the UK's fiscal watchdog warned living standards were set to fall at the fastest rate on record.
Why Energy Security Starts at Home in the Home Partner content
Economy
By Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
Why Energy Security Starts at Home in the Home
The Chancellor must use the Spring Statement to invest in energy efficiency.
The Chancellor can cut bills by helping to upgrade our leaky homes Partner content
Environment
By ROCKWOOL UK
The Chancellor can cut bills by helping to upgrade our leaky homes
Investing in a nationwide home insulation programme can provide a long-term solution for bringing down energy bills and delivering net-zero.
Energy bill loan will not be enough to help families with rising costs – we need a plan to insulate more homes
Energy
By Lord Willetts
Energy bill loan will not be enough to help families with rising costs – we need a plan to insulate more homes
There is no escaping the financial struggles that 2022 will bring – families are already being squeezed as real wages fall with inflation pushing up the cost of day-to-day life.
How to empower consumers to fight climate change from home Partner content
Environment
By Smart Energy GB
How to empower consumers to fight climate change from home
Many of us want to play our part in fighting climate change - but don't know the best course of action. Whilst regulation and infrastructure have their place, more emphasis must be placed on empowering consumer action.
Net zero can only be achieved with public support – that’s why it must be affordable for everyone Partner content
Economy
By SSE
Net zero can only be achieved with public support – that’s why it must be affordable for everyone
If we are serious about moving to a renewables-led energy system, we have to adopt a flexible approach that makes solutions cost-effective for consumers.
Boris Johnson must put consumers at the heart of net zero or risk derailing 2050 target
Economy
By Dame Clare Moriarty
Boris Johnson must put consumers at the heart of net zero or risk derailing 2050 target
Right now, the process for adapting homes to make them energy efficient and low-carbon is too complicated.
Britain must kick its addiction to gas to protect consumers and the environment Partner content
Environment
By EDF
Britain must kick its addiction to gas to protect consumers and the environment
EDF’s Managing Director for Customers, Philippe Commaret, explains why global gas price increases are causing our energy bills to increase and why we must take action to kick our addiction to the fossil fuel
Earth, Wind and Fire: Can UK Power Hit Net-Zero?
Energy
By Georgina Bailey
Earth, Wind and Fire: Can UK Power Hit Net-Zero?
In order to meet our emission goals by 2050, the UK must move away from using coal and gas-fired power to electricity generated from renewables, nuclear power and technologies such as carbon capture. Georgina Bailey looks at what steps the government must take now to stay on the Climate Change Committee’s ‘balanced pathway’ to net-zero.
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Education
By Policy@Manchester
Taking the lead in hydrogen: next steps
The deployment of new and existing materials will play a critical role in delivering the growth of the hydrogen sector, identified as a cornerstone of the UK Government’s net zero ambitions.
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Education
By Policy@Manchester
Advanced nuclear energy for Net Zero: A strategy for action
The UK has committed to a net zero 2050 target, but what place does nuclear energy have in meeting this ambition?
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Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF Reacts to Cancellation of Green Homes Grant Scheme
Following a communication direct from Government, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has reacted to the Government’s decision to cancel the Green Home Homes Grant Voucher Scheme with applications no longer being accepted after 5pm on 31st March 2021.
GGF Chairpersons’ Forum demonstrates great progress Partner content
Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF Chairpersons’ Forum demonstrates great progress
The annual GGF Chairpersons’ Forum took place via video conference on 18th March, with all the GGF’s technical groups, committees, regions and countries represented by 33 Members as chairs, vice-chairs or as nominated representatives.
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Environment
By OFTEC
OFTEC and UKIFDA comment on the Environmental Audit Committee’s report ‘Energy Efficiency of Existing Homes’, published today
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) report underlines OFTEC and UKIFDA’s long held concerns that government has seriously underestimated the cost of upgrading the energy efficiency of UK homes, particularly those off the gas grid.