Future Homes Standard

Andrew Warren explains how the Shadow Chancellor's claim weakening building standards will result in more affordable homes is based on some deeply questionable assumptions and ignores the cost savings more efficient homes deliver

Andrew Griffith sets out plans for bonfire of environmental and climate rules, but green business groups accuse previous government's Net Zero Business Champion of undermining investment in growth industries

Last month saw highest ever number of discount vouchers issued in a single month since the Boiler Upgrade Scheme began in 2022

The most recent heat pump installation figures make for worrying reading, but experts insist the policy changes and skills bottlenecks that are to blame can be overcome - if Ministers address the underlying challenges that continue to hamper the clean...

Latest data shows installation of certified small-scale clean energy technologies was up 17 per cent year-on-year during first half of 2026, but heat pump market faces worrying slowdown

Octopus Energy's Zero Bills tariff promises customers in newly built homes no energy bills for ten years, but do the numbers add up so developers, energy companies, consumers, and the environment can all emerge as winners?

Octopus Energy partners with Prosperity Group to deliver largest Zero Bills scheme to date, guaranteeing residents no home energy bills for a decade

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: April part one

New figures reveal demand for domestic clean technologies has increased sharply, as households look to better insulate themselves against rising oil and gas prices

Rachel Reeves signals targeted support planned to help households cope with expected increase in energy bills, as she announces further reforms to help fast track nuclear and renewables projects