BEIS

Fresh analysis from UCL argues oil and gas extraction from the North Sea would have to fall year on year in order to align with 1.5C, but the government remains steadfast in support for the sector

Major win for UK renewables sector, as government confirms it will stage Contract for Difference auctions every year

BEIS Committee report claims government 'lacks strategic direction' for decarbonising heating from homes and businesses

Pandemic drives major downturn in UK greenhouse gas emissions but rebound widely expected in 2021 and beyond

Scrapping £1bn ECO levy could see tens of thousands of jobs lost across the energy efficiency sector, Insulation Assurance Authority (IAA) warns

Funding aims to support development and commercialisation of nascent technology

Government faces growing pressure for radical action to support fuel-poor households in first major test of net zero resolve post-COP26

Proposals would see North Sea developers having to meet six net zero tests including emissions and green investment targets in order to secure extraction licenses

Projects developing algae, grasses, hemp, seaweed, and other crops that could act as sustainable feedstocks for biomass energy generation can apply for UK support

New polling reveals that record numbers of people in the UK are concerned about climate change and nine out of 10 are aware of the goal to deliver net zero emissions