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HISTORIC BUILDINGS NET ZERO TARGETS

HISTORIC BUILDINGS NET ZERO TARGETS

The UK aims to achieve net zero emissions for all buildings, including historic ones, by 2050. This aligns with the national target set under the Climate Change Act (2008) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 100% from 1990 levels by that year.

GREAT BRITISH ENERGY ESTABLISHED

GREAT BRITISH ENERGY ESTABLISHED

The government has announced the establishment of Great British Energy (GB Energy or GBE) – a publicly owned energy generation company. It will invest in renewable energy and own, manage and operate clean power projects.

Ed Miliband Net Zero Minister

Ed Miliband Net Zero Minister

Ed Miliband Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero

Energy and Climate Minister Resigns

Energy and Climate Minister Resigns

Graham Stuart MP has resigned his post as Minister of State at the Department of Energy Security & Net Zero

Obituary: Stephen Lings

Obituary: Stephen Lings

Creative Director for Energy Efficiency Awards passed away on Saturday after long illness

MBE FOR TRUSTMARK’S SIMON AYERS

MBE FOR TRUSTMARK’S SIMON AYERS

TrustMark chief executive officer, Simon Ayers, has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire Medal (MBE) in the King’s New Year Honours 2024 for his services to consumer protection.

GOVERNMENT AMENDS SOME OF ITS KEY GREEN POLICIES

GOVERNMENT AMENDS SOME OF ITS KEY GREEN POLICIES

PRIME Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a change in some key green policies, recommitting the UK to Net Zero by 2050.

NEW ENERGY SECURITY AND NET ZERO SECRETARY APPOINTED

NEW ENERGY SECURITY AND NET ZERO SECRETARY APPOINTED

Claire Coutinho is the new Secretary for Energy Security and Net Zero, replacing Grant Shapps who has become Defence Secretary.

Building Society to offer £15,000 interest-free loans for energy efficiency measures

Building Society to offer £15,000 interest-free loans for energy efficiency measures

Building Society to offer £15,000 interest-free loans for energy efficiency measures

Government emissions slashed to deliver millions to public purse

Government emissions slashed to deliver millions to public purse

£122million saved through reductions in energy consumption of government buildings

Green Home Grant Training Schemes Announced

Green Home Grant Training Schemes Announced

BEIS release the list of approved GHG training providers

BEIS SPLIT UP AND NEW DEPARTMENT FORMED

BEIS SPLIT UP AND NEW DEPARTMENT FORMED

Grant Shapps at helm of Energy Security and Net-Zero

Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP appointed as Secretary of State for BEIS

Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP appointed as Secretary of State for BEIS

8th Secretary of State for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy in ten years