Rain Newton-Smith insists government needs to deliver both clean energy and lower bills, arguing it is a 'false choice' to suggest costs can only be curbed by ditching net zero
Government confirms number of heat pump grant applications fell last month, but removal of 'restrictive' planning rules should boost market during second half of year
Rule changes mean businesses and individuals can install EV chargers without applying for planning permission, while a one metre distance rule for heat pumps has also been removed
MPs slam 'lost decade' of underpowered energy efficiency programmes that has made it harder to meet climate and fuel poverty goals
Approval times for heat pumps, solar panels, and EV chargers can range from one to 45 days depending on where in the country customers live, Octopus Energy study claims
March yielded highest number of applications for green heating grants since the scheme began, latest government figures confirm
Latest data from MCS reveals domestic clean tech market continues to enjoy impressive momentum, as demand for heat pumps, solar panels, and energy storage systems keeps growing
New report by the Resolution Foundation in collaboration with the European Climate Foundation urges government to rethink subsidies to expand heat pump uptake beyond affluent areas
Campaigners fear plans to revamp proposed legislation could dilute standards that would have required some new homeowners to switch to greener heating systems
Innovative water source heat pump to be installed at Royal Docks campus under partnership with Siemens