uk energy policy
Specific energy policies and strategic decisions made by the United Kingdom government regarding its energy transition and net-zero targets.
UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband proposes relaxing planning rules to allow homeowners and businesses to install wind turbines without full planning permission.
West Sussex County Council, in collaboration with Connected Kerb, has approved the installation of 30 new on-street electric vehicle charging points across the region.
The Labour government, one year in, has reaffirmed its commitment to "clean power" by 2030, lifting the onshore wind ban and investing in renewables.
The UK Labour Government, elected July 2024, has completed its first year, focusing on making Britain a "clean energy superpower" and boosting renewable energy development.
UK waters are becoming crowded for traditional fixed-bottom offshore wind turbines, necessitating a strategic shift to floating technology for future expansion.
Multiple independent studies in the UK and Canada found no consistent negative impact of wind farm developments or associated grid infrastructure on nearby house prices.
Former Energy Minister Lord Callanan urges the UK government to definitively rule out hydrogen for domestic heating, advocating for a sole focus on proven heat pump technologies.
The global energy transition is accelerating rapidly, driven by compelling economic forces rather than solely environmental mandates, as highlighted by former UK Energy Minister Chris Skidmore.