HEAT NETWORK REGULATIONS – THE HEAT IS ON FOR LANDLORDS

HEAT NETWORK REGULATIONS – THE HEAT IS ON FOR LANDLORDS

The Heat Networks (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 came into force on 18 December 2014 under the EU Energy Efficiency Directive. This affects all businesses in the UK that supply and charge for heating, cooling or hot water to a final customer through communal...
NATIONAL GRID NET ZERO EMISSIONS TARGET BY 2050

NATIONAL GRID NET ZERO EMISSIONS TARGET BY 2050

The National Grid has announced a commitment to reduce its direct greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2050, the same timeframe as the UK Government’s legislative target. It has also pledged to drive the reduction of emissions that are outside of its direct...
ENVIRONMENT BILL PASSES SECOND READING DESPITE OPPOSITION

ENVIRONMENT BILL PASSES SECOND READING DESPITE OPPOSITION

The Environment Bill has passed its second reading in the House of Commons and will now move to committee stage, following a lively debate between MPs. The bill builds on the 25 Year Plan for the Environment in the UK and will enshrine environmental principles in UK...
MEES Consultation: Should EPC Rating B be the Target for 2030?

MEES Consultation: Should EPC Rating B be the Target for 2030?

The Government has released its latest consultation supporting the intention outlined in the Queen’s Speech last week to enshrine principles in law and set legally binding improvement targets to protect the environment. In June 2019, the UK became the first major...
Brexit Deal Agreed with EU: What is Next for the Green Policy

Brexit Deal Agreed with EU: What is Next for the Green Policy

The Government and the European Union have agreed on a deal for Brexit which would see the UK leave the union which will include a set of level playing field commitments on the environment. There is still no clarity around how the process will play out however as the...