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EU Ministers Agree Compromise on COP21 Energy Saving Targets
On Monday 26th June 2017, EU ministers met for talks aimed at reaching a compromise on energy saving targets after 2021. This represents the first hurdle toward implementing the Paris Agreement for lower carbon emissions and limiting climate change. The agreement...
Small Businesses Welcome New Energy Rules
The small business sector has welcomed the introduction of new energy measures which came into force on 26th June 2017. The measures protect microbusinesses from practices including locking small firms into automatic rollover contracts and failing to publish details...
General Election 2017 – Effective Policies to Tackle Climate Change or Just Hot Air?
It is decision time! The General Election will take place tomorrow, Thursday 8th June 2017. In Theresa May’s speech announcing this, she referred to the “political game-playing” of other parties in Parliament and the House of Lords, which was causing difficulty with...
Scottish Government Consultation – Will Fracking Be Given the Green Light?
The future of unconventional oil and gas in Scotland has proven both complex and controversial, and deeply held, sincere views have emerged on all sides of the debate. The Scottish Government has taken a cautious, evidence led approach while we gather and consider...
Government Proposes Reduced Support for Biomass Combined Heat and Power
The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) supports the deployment of renewable and low-carbon heating technologies. The scheme helps to bridge the gap between the cost of renewable heating systems and the conventional alternatives. The Non-Domestic RHI opened in November...
We Spoke, They Listened! The Non-Domestic Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards Guidance is Published
Today (23rd February 2017) the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) published the guidance for landlords and enforcement authorities on the minimum level of energy efficiency required to let non-domestic property under the Energy Efficiency...
Energy Legislation Double Bill Event – 28th March 2017
Carbon2018 invites you to its Energy Legislation Double Bill Event on Tuesday 28th March 2017. The event runs from 8am to 11.30am. To reserve your place please complete the contact form.
Brexit – The Great Repeal Bill Will Include EU Environmental Regulations
The government’s White Paper on Brexit was published on 2nd February 2017. It has confirmed plans to transpose the current framework of environmental regulation set out in EU (European Union) legislation into UK law. The document, entitled ‘The United Kingdom’s exit...
BEIS Consults on the Industrial Strategy Green Paper: Is It Too Little, Too Late?
The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has unveiled its much-anticipated green paper, outlining plans to transition to a low-carbon, resource-efficient economy. Unfortunately the industrial strategy document has been met with criticism that...
Ofgem Consults on New Regulations to Secure the 2020 Smart Meter Deadline
Suppliers are required to roll-out smart meters to all domestic and small business customers by the end of 2020 which will deliver significant benefits to consumers, such as ending estimated billing and giving consumers greater control over their energy use. Smart...