Articles tagged with: net zero

Offshore wind one year after the election

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01 Jul Energy

Offshore wind one year after the election

In its manifesto, Labour pledged to make Britain a clean energy superpower. Despite ongoing challenges in the offshore wind sector, Richard Crossick, Head of Public Affairs at Ørsted UK, believes if we maintain focus on the policy reforms in process, the industry can deliver the secure energy supply and economic benefits the UK urgently needs

The future of haulage is here: it’s time for a zero-emission mandate for HGVs

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30 Jun Environment

The future of haulage is here: it’s time for a zero-emission mandate for HGVs

Zero-emission trucks are ready for the road. The industry is prepared. But without decisive government action, Anna Krajinska, UK Director at T&E, warns that the UK risks losing momentum, and with it, new green jobs and a thriving, sustainable logistics sector

30 Jun Environment

It’s time to double down on net-zero

As global competition for clean investment intensifies, the UK stands at a critical crossroads. Alex Sobel MP, Chair of the Net Zero APPG, underscores the need for urgent action, not only to meet net-zero targets, but to seize the economic opportunities of a green future

30 Jun Energy

How the government can drive climate action at home

To reach net-zero carbon emissions, the UK must transform its housing stock, with most homes needing significant upgrades. Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Energy Security and Net Zero, Pippa Heylings MP, calls on the government to take seriously the urgent need for ambitious green standards in homes across the country

30 Jun Environment

Unleashing climate tech to achieve labour’s net-zero goals

With 2030 climate targets fast approaching, climate tech is becoming a vital driver of the UK’s net-zero ambitions. Steve Race MP, Chair of the ClimateTech APPG, examines how cutting-edge innovation can help deliver a greener, fairer future for the UK

30 Jun Energy

Economic forces will drive clean energy

As the economic case for clean energy grows ever stronger, former Energy Minister and Chair of the UK Net Zero Review, Chris Skidmore, maintains that the energy transition will ultimately overcome the vested interests seeking to delay it

30 Jun Energy

Retrofitting for net-zero creates warmer homes, lower bills, and a stronger economy

The energy transition offers numerous critical benefits on the path to net-zero, including lower energy bills for households and reduced costs across the entire economy. Bill Esterson MP, Chair of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, underlines retrofitting homes as a key opportunity, delivering warmer, healthier living conditions for people across the UK

The Path to Net Zero: A special report to mark Net Zero Week 2025

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30 Jun Environment

The Path to Net Zero: A special report to mark Net Zero Week 2025

The latest issue of The House magazine includes a special report to celebrate Net Zero Week 2025, bringing together the voices of industry experts, parliamentarians and businesses to explore how we can all contribute to achieving our net-zero goals

Unlocking the UK’s role in the global clean energy revolution

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19 Jun Energy

Unlocking the UK’s role in the global clean energy revolution

A new report from the Net Zero Technology Centre outlines how the UK can win a share of the £10tn global clean energy market by scaling innovation, investment and infrastructure.

Offshore wind needs more innovation funding to match ambition

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18 Jun Energy

Offshore wind needs more innovation funding to match ambition

To harvest the full economic benefit of the UK’s offshore wind industry, we need to create an ecosystem of innovators here

12 Jun Political parties

Tory MPs On Lib Dem Defection Watch

Liberal Democrat figures believe Conservative MPs could be tempted to defect as the Tories prepare for a stark internal divide over the European Convention on Human Rights.

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03 Jun Energy

Clean energy startup wins £50,000 Climate Impact Prize for innovation at TechX Demo Day

31 May Economy

How The King Stands To Make Millions From Government’s Net Zero Plans

Meeting net-zero requires a massive increase in offshore wind farms and a bonanza for the seabed landlord, the Crown Estate. Adam Bell suggests ways to reduce the embarrassment of riches

14 May Energy

Reform Councils Could Delay Green Infrastructure Projects For Months

Reform councils could delay local green energy projects by up to a year, undermining the government's net zero ambitions, a sector leader has said.

Net zero is popular and essential. Labour must take the fight to Badenoch and Farage

13 May Environment

Evidence shows that rolling back our climate ambitions would do nothing to win back voters from Reform, but instead risk losing crucial votes to the Liberal Democrats and Greens. Labour must not buckle on net zero.

02 May Environment

Labour Figures Grow Nervous About Net Zero After Reform Success

Labour MPs are growing increasingly nervous about the government’s approach to net zero following Reform’s sweeping success in the local and mayoral elections.

Net Zero Innovators 2025 showcases the future of clean energy

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01 May Energy

Net Zero Innovators 2025 showcases the future of clean energy

Achieving net-zero is an immense challenge, but it is also an enormous social, environmental, and economic opportunity. That was the key message from a major conference in Aberdeen that brought innovators together to explore how they are changing the energy landscape in the UK and beyond.

28 Apr Political parties

Nigel Farage Hopes Net Zero Will Help Him Win Over Union Members

Union leaders say they are fully aware that Nigel Farage is trying to win over their members. “It’s something we’re taking seriously," one figure told PoliticsHome.

Electrifying Britain – how EDF is supporting customers to electrify their homes

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28 Apr Energy

Electrifying Britain – how EDF is supporting customers to electrify their homes

“Electrification is one of the key ways that we can help Britain to achieve net zero,” says Toby Allen, EDF’s director of business development

20 Apr Defence

Tory MP Warns Energy And National Security Must Be "Inseparable" After British Steel Saga

A Conservative MP has warned that government must treat energy and national security as "inseparable" as the UK faces growing questions over the role of foreign states in its critical infrastructure.

11 Apr Environment

Labour’s net-zero is built on slave labour and broken promises

Labour’s net-zero ambitions have attracted a range of descriptions, from ambitious and groundbreaking to unrealistic, naive and idealistic. But after the past few weeks, ‘immoral’ must also be added.

10 Apr Foreign affairs

Our net zero transition cannot be carried on the backs of those in slavery

We must move quickly in collaboration with our international allies to root out this appalling practice.

Building sustainability on the road to net-zero

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09 Apr Energy

Building sustainability on the road to net-zero

Decarbonising buildings is one of the biggest challenges on the road to net-zero – Russell Dean at Mitsubishi Electric explores the crucial role of the government, industry and consumers in transforming the way we heat our buildings for a greener future.

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03 Apr Energy

Clean energy pioneers secure £150 million equity investment boost

Green leaders showcased at Net Zero Innovators conference

Startups generate £36 million in revenue

NZTC’s £7 million backing attracts 20 times that in private funding