Net zero

The future of the electrical installation industry and low-carbon technologies was under the spotlight at Electrical Safety First’s recent Electrical Installation Live event.   With a theme of ‘Wired FΩR Tomorrow’, the sold-out event, now in its third year, brought together more than 180 manufacturers, trade associations, educators, government and many more to explore the UK’s […]

With around 80% of current UK buildings still expected to be in use by 2050, and as many as four out of five considered energy inefficient, the retrofit market will play a decisive role in achieving Net Zero targets. Improving the performance of existing buildings is no longer optional; it is essential. According to Gareth […]

Nearly 30 organisations across the UK’s energy, transport, and built environment sectors, including signatories Schneider Electric, Wilson Transformers, Legrand and Fundamentals – supported by Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) and City Electrical Factors (CEF) – have launched a new Climate Commitment aimed at strengthening aligned, measurable and accountable progress toward Net Zero. Developed by […]

New research by Energy Systems Catapult has identified the innovations needed to unlock a £70 billion opportunity for the UK. Achieving the UK government’s Net Zero targets at least cost hinges on the high use of renewables, nuclear, and crucially innovations that enable flexibility. Technologies with the potential to provide this flexibility at scale include […]

The UK’s liquified petroleum gas (LPG) sector is now supplying 25 million litres of renewable liquid gases to customers nationwide, according to new figures published in Liquid Gas UK’s latest industry census. Supply is set to rise to over 35 million litres in bulk and close to 1 million litres in cylinders within the coming […]