Annual carbon emissions from more than 200 public sector buildings across Greater Manchester have been significantly reduced, thanks to improvements making them greener and more energy efficient.
The government’s mini-budget prioritised economic growth “at the expense of crucial climate and environmental targets”, according to reactions from the sector.
The government has announced new support for businesses and public sector organisations facing rising energy bills in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Prime Minister Liz Truss's energy package must be followed by a national programme to upgrade the UK's buildings and shift heating systems from gas to renewable energy.
Prime Minister Liz Truss must recommit to net zero goals the Conservative Party was elected on, says a charity as the new leader was elected to lead the country.
The energy security bill announced as a part of the Queen's Speech was introduced into Parliament this week by Kwasi Kwarteng, Business and Energy Secretary.
The government’s energy strategy, touted as an urgent response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the cost of living crisis, offers "completely inadequate policies and funding for energy efficiency and heat pumps", say sceptics.
The government announced today that it will run a Heat Pump Investment Accelerator Competition in 2022 worth up to £30 million to make British heat pumps, which reduce demand for gas, as a part of its energy strategy.
