The hugely debated Hinkley Point C new nuclear plant looks set to get the green light as the UK government have allegedly agreed a deal with EDF. It’s expected an announcement will be put out after parliament has returned from its summer recess. It’s rumoured that the deal is agreed and will be signed within […]
Government scraps energy household efficiency scheme
The new government has scrapped the Green Deal energy efficiency programme after only 10,000 homes signed up. The scheme was initially introduced to encourage households to install insulation and new boilers making properties more energy efficient by taking out loans. The loan repayments would supposedly be covered by the energy savings although it was later […]
First energy producing home opens
Grand Designs eat your heart out this week as the first low cost ‘energy positive’ house is built in Britain. This three-bedroom house generates more energy than its inhabitants will use and only cost £125,000 to build as it is powered quite simply, by the sun. Using batteries to store the electricity, which it generates […]
New energy bill to be implemented
Energy Secretary Amber Rudd has taken her first steps towards reforming energy legislation by announcing plans in the House of Lords. The Energy Bill will set out the plans for onshore wind farms, new schemes and local council involvement. Rudd has given local communities the power to veto planning propositions to ensure residents have “the […]
Call for lower taxes from small businesses
Businesses are imploring the new government to lower taxes and property rates as they are struggling to compete with online retailers. During the election campaign, David Cameron promised to keep taxes low and cut regulation for small businesses. Philippa Roe, leader of Westminster Council, said: “There is a real appetite for change, to make the system fairer […]