A disused 4,000 square metre plot at the campus of Cranfield University in the UK has been transformed into an energy saving hub thanks to a government grant.
Global renewable energy equipment manufacturer Fimer has announced that its Fimer Flexa AC Wallbox family of charge points has received certification from the UK’s Office of Zero Emissions (OZEV), making it officially available for the UK market.
In March this year, the UK government reduced the Plug-in Car Grant by £500 to £2,500 for cars priced £35,000 (previously £50,000). However, despite the cut, more than half of EV models are still eligible for the grant.
Thousands of households are due to receive free green home improvements this year under the Green Homes Grants Local Authority Delivery scheme, with solar PV and solar thermal eligible alongside other technologies and building fabric upgrades.
The UK government will make a 31 per cent reduction in new home carbon emissions compulsory from June 2022. This decision could result in a five-fold increase in new homes built with solar technologies.
The Government has recently published its decision on proposed amendments to the Contracts for Difference scheme. The delivery period has been extended to 2035.
Here is a comment by Robert Buckley, Head of Retail and Relationship Development at Cornwall Insight, on the announcement of the UK government’s 10-point plan, which will mobilise 12 billion pounds of government investment for the energy sector:
Today the Committee on Climate Change has published its new progress report. This year, the report includes new advice to the UK Government on securing a green and resilient recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic.
