UK accused of 'lagging behind' neighbours on adoption of heat pumps, solar, batteries, and other clean technologies that can help reduce reliance on expensive fossil fuels
With the Boiler Upgrade Scheme budget held at £400m, the design file behind each grant-funded heat pump deserves a harder look, argues NAPIT MCS assessor James Stalker
September saw the highest ever number for grants issued in a single month through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, fresh figures show
Green businesses and campaigners reflect on a Budget that promised a major revamp of the UK's clean energy plans, but also fuelled fears of continued fossil fuel reliance
Targeted grants have yielded 'tangible results', pre-Budget study finds, as campaigners urge Chancellor not to cut funding for popular scheme
Letter argues cumulative impact of imminent decisions on Rosebank, EV targets, Heathrow, and heat pump funding could breach legally-binding Carbon Budgets
Ofgem, government, and energy firms team up for new initiative aimed at making it easier for homes and businesses to install EV chargers, heat pumps, solar panels, and batteries
Experts claim proposal could boost savings on offer from switching to heat pumps
Parliament's Energy Security and Net Zero Committee argues Ministers should reduce electricity bill relative to gas in order to accelerate adoption of heat pumps and other clean technologies
Energy giant plans to begin offering 'Cosy Cooler' units to households with heat pumps from next year, promising to deliver cooling at a fraction of the cost of installing separate air conditioning units