tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Lord Callanan 2024-05-23T15:38:38+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/demand-for-heat-pumps-rises-following-increase-in-applications-to-the-boiler-upgrade-scheme 2024-05-23T15:38:38+01:00 Demand for heat pumps rises following increase in applications to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme Demand for heat pumps increases, as applications to the government's Boiler Upgrade Scheme doubles. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/proposals-to-expand-the-uk-emissions-trading-scheme 2024-05-23T00:00:00+01:00 Proposals to expand the UK Emissions Trading Scheme The UK Emissions Trading Scheme Authority has published a package of consultations on expanding the UK Emissions Trading Scheme, to further limit carbon emissions. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/557-million-for-public-buildings-to-switch-to-cleaner-heating-and-save-on-energy-bills 2024-05-15T00:00:00+01:00 £557 million for public buildings to switch to cleaner heating and save on energy bills Schools, pools, and hospitals will be supported to make energy efficient upgrades, and businesses with high energy use will receive funding to help cut bills and emissions. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-plans-to-drive-carbon-capture-industry-forward 2024-05-07T13:01:13+01:00 New plans to drive carbon capture industry forward A call for evidence launched today to explore new ways to transport captured CO2 that would enable more UK industries to adopt carbon capture technology. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/step-closer-to-protecting-over-500000-heat-network-customers 2024-04-30T17:06:15+01:00 Step closer to protecting over 500,000 heat network customers Heat network customers to get better protections over energy bills. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-protections-to-enable-consumers-to-benefit-from-cheaper-energy-deals 2024-04-16T00:00:00+01:00 New protections to enable consumers to benefit from cheaper energy deals New proposals to give consumers confidence to take up smart devices. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/heat-pumps-in-demand-as-grant-applications-soar-by-75 2024-03-28T00:00:00+00:00 Heat pumps in demand as grant applications soar by 75% New figures show applications to the government's heat pump grant rose by 75% in February compared to the same month in 2023. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/over-8000-households-to-benefit-from-warmer-homes 2024-03-18T00:01:00+00:00 Over 8,000 households to benefit from warmer homes The Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund will provide 8,800 homes with free efficiency upgrades, saving households £400 a year on their energy bills on average. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-for-uk-hydrogen-as-government-backs-world-leading-industry 2024-02-27T12:31:59+00:00 Boost for UK hydrogen as government backs world-leading industry Low carbon hydrogen to get a further boost with over £21 million of government support for 7 projects to make green fuel. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/heat-pump-applications-up-by-almost-50-as-families-make-the-most-of-government-grant-increase 2024-01-26T17:17:36+00:00 Heat pump applications up by almost 50% as families make the most of government grant increase New figures show applications to the government's Boiler Upgrade Scheme in December jumped by 49% compared to the same month in 2022. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/sewer-power-to-heat-homes-and-businesses-and-help-keep-bills-low-after-government-backing 2024-01-25T09:54:00+00:00 Sewer power to heat homes and businesses and help keep bills low after government backing Homes and businesses to benefit from greener, low-cost heating as 4 new Green Heat Network projects receive a share of £80.6 million. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-support-for-industry-to-cut-emissions-and-energy-bills 2024-01-22T00:01:04+00:00 More support for industry to cut emissions and energy bills Over £190 million will be made available to help industry in the transition to net zero, reducing emissions as they switch to cleaner, cheaper energy. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/families-to-save-on-bills-through-new-energy-saving-trials 2024-01-18T00:00:00+00:00 Families to save on bills through new energy saving trials 12 projects receive a share of up to £16 million from Green Home Finance Accelerator to help families improve their home's energy efficiency. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-government-funding-to-boost-jobs-and-hydrogen-transport-in-the-north-east 2024-01-17T00:00:00+00:00 New government funding to boost jobs and hydrogen transport in the North East Green hydrogen refuelling station to be built near Middlesbrough, helping to increase economic growth in the area and decarbonise the transport network. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/energy-efficiency-drive-for-historic-homes 2024-01-03T10:23:31+00:00 Energy efficiency drive for historic homes New wide-ranging review to tackle barriers to make historic homes more energy efficient, while protecting the beauty of these buildings. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-vision-to-create-competitive-carbon-capture-market-follows-unprecedented-20-billion-investment 2023-12-20T00:00:00+00:00 New vision to create competitive carbon capture market follows unprecedented £20 billion investment Government sets out plans for a new competitive UK carbon capture, usage and storage market by 2035 - delivering new jobs and supporting net zero. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/industry-invited-to-share-views-on-changes-to-emissions-trading-scheme 2023-12-18T00:00:00+00:00 Industry invited to share views on changes to Emissions Trading Scheme Industries and wider organisations asked for views on proposed changes to the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to support progress to net zero. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/heat-pump-applications-surge-after-increase-in-government-grant 2023-11-30T11:39:25+00:00 Heat pump applications surge after increase in government grant New applications for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme surged, after the government increased its grant for installing a new heat pump to £7,500. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/councils-pilot-net-zero-projects-with-19-million-government-backing 2023-11-30T11:34:28+00:00 Councils pilot net zero projects with £19 million government backing Local Net Zero Accelerator pilots will help combined authorities deliver green initiatives such as retrofitting homes and installing solar panels. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/thousands-of-homes-to-be-kept-warm-by-waste-heat-from-computer-data-centres-in-uk-first 2023-11-03T00:01:15+00:00 Thousands of homes to be kept warm by waste heat from computer data centres in UK first More homes and businesses to benefit from cleaner, low-cost heating - thanks to almost £65 million in government support for 5 green energy projects.