Energy Efficiency

New £400m loan guarantee from National Wealth Fund to unlock £500m of investment in green upgrades for social housing groups

New platform to reward Brits for making verified carbon reductions, in a bid to strengthen the financial case for home retrofits

Last year marked the first time building-related emissions appeared to decouple from growth across the sector, although it remains far off track to meet global climate goals, according to UNEP

New analysis from Solar Energy UK reveals how more stringent building codes are already leading to a surge in solar installations on new buildings

Latest wave of funding to local authorities and social housing providers to deliver energy efficiency upgrades to up to 170,000 homes, delivering cost savings to thousands of families facing fuel poverty

The FT reports upcoming Spending Review could see cuts to clean energy spending plans, including proposals for low interest loans to support green home upgrades

Research from the Centre for Ageing Better and think tank Demos finds network of 'Good Home Hubs' could help UK improve housing stock and meet climate goals

New homes for Harrogate Housing Association to feature range of clean technologies and energy efficiency measures

Almost half of decision-makers quizzed by PwC are now aiming to reach net zero this decade, but cost of efficiency measures and surging demand for clean power could hamper progress

Experts call for accelerated rollout of energy efficiency measures and renewables to reduce reliance on expensive, risky gas that is anticipated to push up bills in April