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HISTORIC BUILDINGS NET ZERO TARGETS

HISTORIC BUILDINGS NET ZERO TARGETS

Gordon Walker

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.

NEW RETROFIT STANDARD OUT FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION

NEW RETROFIT STANDARD OUT FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Gordon Walker

The BS 40104, Retrofit assessment for domestic dwellings – code of practice, is out for public consultation, with the aim of expanding on the principles for retrofit assessment and standardising a thorough retrofit assessment methodology.

Guidance and Specifications

GREAT BRITISH ENERGY ESTABLISHED

GREAT BRITISH ENERGY ESTABLISHED

Gordon Walker

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

Kenneth Campbell

Ed Miliband Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero

List of Government Energy Efficiency Schemes

List of Government Energy Efficiency Schemes

Kenneth Campbell

List of all UK Government Energy Efficiency Schemes

Government Schemes & Funding

ECO Green Home Grant

Coming Soon

Coming Soon

Kenneth Campbell

Coming Soon

Retrofit Training Courses

Retrofit Training Courses

Kenneth Campbell

List of Retrofit Training Courses in the UK

Skills & Training

Energy and Climate Minister Resigns

Energy and Climate Minister Resigns

Kenneth Campbell

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

Kenneth Campbell

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

EEA Conferences

EEA Conferences

Kenneth Campbell

The EEA is running a number of events throughout 2024 There is more information on them here

MBE FOR TRUSTMARK’S SIMON AYERS

MBE FOR TRUSTMARK’S SIMON AYERS

Gordon Walker

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

Gordon Walker

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

HEAT TRAINING GRANTS FOR HEATING ENGINEERS

HEAT TRAINING GRANTS FOR HEATING ENGINEERS

Gordon Walker

HEATING engineers could be eligible for a Government grant of up to £500 towards a heat network training course.

Skills & Training

NEW ENERGY SECURITY AND NET ZERO SECRETARY APPOINTED

NEW ENERGY SECURITY AND NET ZERO SECRETARY APPOINTED

Gordon Walker

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

Thousands to be trained to boost energy efficiency in homes across the country

Thousands to be trained to boost energy efficiency in homes across the country

Kenneth Campbell

Training providers across England can bid for a share of £8.85 million government funding

Skills & Training