The UK saw a rise in the annual inflation rate to 2.2% last month, largely attributed to the smaller decline in domestic energy bills compared to the previous year, marking this the first increase since December 2023. Despite the current inflation still being lower than the peaks experienced in 2022 and 2023, there are concerns […]

In new reports Ofgem will announce a new energy price cap on 27th August which is expected to raise the average annual energy bill for dual fuel consumers to £1,723. This is a 10% increase from the current cap of £1,568, effective since July 2024. The hike is due to rising wholesale market prices influenced […]

The UK government has announced a significant partnership between Great British Energy (GBE) and The Crown Estate, aiming to accelerate the country’s transition to clean energy and achieve energy independence. This partnership is expected to attract up to £60 billion in private investment into the UK’s energy sector. GBE, described as a company owned by […]

The Great British Energy plans, unveiled in the King’s Speech, aim to transition the UK to 100% renewable electricity by 2030. This initiative, spearheaded by the Labour government following their landslide victory, is expected to lead to lower energy bills and the creation of 650,000 jobs. The establishment of Great British Energy (GB Energy), a […]

The urgency of the climate crisis demands bold action, and a new report by Nesta makes a compelling case for a transformative shift in how we heat our homes. The report calls for one in ten UK households to adopt heat pumps by the end of this Parliament, aiming to install over three million systems […]

As we strive towards a sustainable future, the transformation of our homes to achieve Net Zero by 2050 stands as a critical milestone. The majority of UK homes are still heavily dependent on gas and oil boilers, which underscores the urgent need for innovative solutions in home energy use. Electrifying home heating through the adoption […]

The former UK Cabinet Minister for Energy, Chris Skidmore, sheds light on the ambitious goal of transitioning to a net zero grid by 2030. He believes it’s within reach but hinges on the government’s focused dedication and the ability to navigate the complexities of the UK energy landscape. Skidmore highlights the bottlenecks in our current […]

As of July 1, 2023, energy prices in England, Scotland, and Wales have decreased by 7%, with the typical annual dual-fuel bill paid by direct debit now standing at £1,568 per year. This represents a reduction of £122 from the previous price cap. The energy price cap, set by the energy regulator Ofgem, affects 28 […]

A quick recap from last week’s insightful Housing2024 event at Manchester Central bringing together UK Councils, Housing Associations and businesses from all over our nation all under one roof for a three day session discussing topics on housing, decarbonisation, our economy, government matters and building blocks to a better future in the UK. Well done […]

As the political discourse in the UK continues to evolve, one area of consensus that has emerged is the commitment to creating warmer, more energy-efficient homes. This is not just a matter of comfort and reduced utility bills; it’s a critical step towards achieving the UK’s net-zero emissions target by 2050. The three main political […]