Welsh Government doubles emergency Winter Fuel Support Scheme payments

1 February 2022

Welsh Government has announced that the value of the payments made available through emergency Winter Fuel Support Scheme will double to £200.

Report update: home energy programmes delivered by Energy Saving Trust in Scotland

31 January 2022

Consistent funding and support from the Scottish Government means that Scotland has the most advanced home energy infrastructure in the UK.

Ofgem appointed as heat networks regulator for Great Britain

20 January 2022

The UK Government has appointed Ofgem as heat networks regulator for Great Britain as part of its plan to expand low carbon…

Welsh Government budget prioritises action on climate change through a fair transition

21 December 2021

The Welsh Government's budget for the next three years commits £2.65 billion to address climate change and build a greener nation.

Scottish Budget allocates £350 million to decarbonise homes and buildings

14 December 2021

The Scottish Budget for 2022-23 is expected to help accelerate Scotland’s efforts to become a net zero economy.

Welsh Government launches Net Zero Wales Plan

29 October 2021

The Welsh Government has launched its plan for a Net Zero Wales, shaping the next step on the pathway to Wales achieving…

CERG calls on Scottish Government to accelerate response to climate emergency

2 September 2021

A new report from the Climate Emergency Response Group outlines 12 key actions the Scottish Government should take to accelerate its response…

UK Government legally commits to ambitious emissions reduction target

21 April 2021

The UK Government will today in parliament lay out the legislation setting out its legal commitment to the world’s most ambitious climate…

Energy Saving Trust welcomes Environmental Audit Committee’s energy efficiency recommendations

22 March 2021

The Environmental Audit Committee has urged the UK Government to take urgent action to improve the energy efficiency of homes in the…

Energy Saving Trust welcomes UK Government’s Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy

17 March 2021

The UK Government has unveiled a new low-carbon industrial sector strategy, supported by over £1 billion in funding to cut emissions from…