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05 January 2023

The green economy: a $10.3tn opportunity

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Green industries could be worth over $10.3 trillion by 2050, according to new research which argues there has never been a better time to invest in the green economy, despite ‘green scarcity’ risks.

04 January 2023

Solar panels now offering 19 years of free electricity

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Rooftop solar panels are now paying for themselves in just over six years on average, with around 8,000 installations being completed per month as consumers seek cheap, secure power.

03 January 2023

Green jobs boom as skills gaps close

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The number of green job advertisements are up 118 per cent in the UK from 2021, with London and the South East collectively representing almost a third (32.7 per cent) of all new green jobs.

21 December 2022

What happened at COP15?

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The United Nation’s annual biodiversity summit concluded with a landmark deal and new targets designed to reverse biodiversity loss.

07 December 2022

Energy efficiency barriers limiting green tech uptake

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Many businesses believe government energy efficiency incentives aren’t good enough to encourage uptake, meaning companies are missing out on £720m in potential cost savings.

06 December 2022

Two thirds of SMEs have started their journey to net zero

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New research has identified the top activities being undertaken by UK SMEs to achieve their net zero targets, with the vast majority of companies now taking action or planning to do so.

05 December 2022

Energy efficiency training opportunities across the country

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Almost 9,000 free or heavily subsidised training courses will be running across England until March 2023 for people working or looking to start roles in green energy and building retrofit.

01 December 2022

The UK government’s plan to help millions with energy bills

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The government is issuing a public information campaign alongside grant funding to help households improve energy efficiency.

29 November 2022

Worldwide heat pump sales to hit new records

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Worldwide sales of heat pumps are set to soar to record levels as the global energy crisis continues, according to the International Energy Agency, but many Brits are still unsure what they are.

28 November 2022

Energy efficiency now more important to buyers than property size

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Rising concerns around energy prices and the environment will have significant implications on the valuation of energy efficient, low carbon homes in the coming years.

22 November 2022

What happened at COP27?

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This year’s global climate summit has drawn to a close during a time when progress is essential for the protection of our planet. So, what has COP27 delivered?

17 November 2022

The autumn budget statement and what it means for net zero

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The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has outlined his plans for the UK budget amid a rising cost of living crisis and imminent recession.

09 November 2022

More than a quarter of venture capital funding goes to climate tech

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Over $50 billion has been invested in climate-related technologies during 2022 and investment in UK tech is set to double this year despite economic worries, but who is benefitting the most?