Government Policy

Non-Domestic RHI Set To Close In March 2021

Non-Domestic RHI Set To Close In March 2021

Launched in 2011, the non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (NDRHI) helps businesses, public sector and non-profit organisations meet the cost of installing renewable heat technologies. Now the scheme is set to close in March 2021.

Ofgem Release New Decarbonisation Action Plan

Ofgem Release New Decarbonisation Action Plan

Published on the 3rd February 2020, Ofgem released a Decarbonisation Action Plan which sets out a new plan to decarbonise the UK’s energy system, so that the net zero carbon emissions targets are met by 2050.

Technical Blog: The update to building regulations will make heat pumps the default choice for housebuilders

Technical Blog: The update to building regulations will make heat pumps the default choice for housebuilders

The Government is currently consulting on its new Future Homes Standard, which includes proposals to increase the energy efficiency requirements for new homes in 2020. Part of this includes an update to Part L of the Building Regulations, which is the section that relates to energy efficiency, and in particular the changes that will make heat pumps the go-to heating system for developers.

BBC Panorama on Climate Change: Big Lifestyle Changes Are The Only Answer

BBC Panorama on Climate Change: Big Lifestyle Changes Are The Only Answer

Tonight’s episode of BBC Panorama features the latest report that has been prepared for the Committee on Climate Change, the government body which advises ministers how to cut the UK’s carbon footprint. The overriding message is how an upheaval in our lifestyles is the only way to meet targets.

Net Zero Carbon - The Latest Report

Net Zero Carbon - The Latest Report

In this blog, we look at the latest advice to the UK Government from the Committee on Climate Change, which details a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to “net zero” by 2050.

Government Pledges to Ban Boilers In New Homes By 2025

Government Pledges to Ban Boilers In New Homes By 2025

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, has today announced the Government’s commitment to ban fossil fuel heating from new homes by 2025. In today’s Spring Statement, Hammond confirmed the introduction of a new standard for new build homes will be introduced by 2025, in order to future-proof new build homes with low carbon heating, such as heat pumps.