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Local Net Zero Accelerator pilots will help combined authorities deliver green initiatives such as retrofitting homes and installing solar panels.

• Updated: 30 November 2023

A new study recently launched highlights significant opportunities for the UK to share its wind expertise with Australia.

• Updated: 23 November 2023

UK and Republic of Korea to strengthen cooperation on low carbon technologies and civil nuclear.

• Updated: 21 November 2023

Maximum price that other renewables projects can receive in the next Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction has also been raised.

• Updated: 16 November 2023

Nuclear and Networks Minister Andrew Bowie signs major partnership with US to accelerate global fusion energy development.

• Updated: 8 November 2023

Landmark legislation becomes law to ensure bills are affordable in the long-term.

• Updated: 26 October 2023

Homes can get £7,500 to install a heat pump, meaning they can be cheaper than gas boilers, thanks to one of the most generous schemes in Europe.

• Updated: 23 October 2023

Secretary of State Claire Coutinho outlines the potential for carbon capture in her opening speech at the Carbon Capture & Storage Association annual conference.

• Updated: 17 October 2023

Measures announced by Nuclear Minister Andrew Bowie at IAEA Fusion Energy Conference.

• Updated: 16 October 2023

Designs chosen in government competition considered most able to deliver cutting-edge technology by mid-2030s.

• Updated: 2 October 2023

Minister for Nuclear and Networks, Andrew Bowie, delivered the UK national statement at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference in Vienna.

• Updated: 27 September 2023

UK and Germany sign agreement to help accelerate the development of an international hydrogen industry.

• Updated: 26 September 2023

New £160 million funding to help reduce emissions and lower costs in developing countries.

• Updated: 21 September 2023

New electric workboats are set to be deployed along Thames as part of world’s largest network of zero emission workboats.

• Updated: 20 September 2023

Government opens process for partners to express interest in investing in nuclear revival.

• Updated: 18 September 2023

New government-backed projects will clean up industrial processes and reduce business energy costs.

• Updated: 13 September 2023

Flagship renewables scheme set to deliver 3.7GW of clean homegrown energy, enough to power the equivalent of 2 million homes.

• Updated: 8 September 2023

Following the decision to not associate to Euratom R&T, the government announces plans for an ambitious and cutting-edge suite of new fusion R&D in the UK.

• Updated: 7 September 2023

New changes that come into effect today will help supportive communities take forward onshore wind projects.

• Updated: 5 September 2023

Simplified approach to qualifying for a heat pump grant could save consumers time and money, and variable grants will improve access.

• Updated: 31 August 2023