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Scotland seeks views on tax aimed at boosting sustainable materials in construction

Scotland seeks views on tax aimed at boosting sustainable materials in construction

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Scotland seeks views on tax aimed at boosting sustainable materials in construction

It has launched a consultation to replace the UK Aggregates Levy, which is payable when newly-quarried products like sand or rock are used for commercial purposes including housebuilding, infrastructure and landscaping

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UK consults on climate requirements for Local Government Pension Scheme

UK consults on climate requirements for Local Government Pension Scheme

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UK consults on climate requirements for Local Government Pension Scheme

LGPS authorities would need to report annually on how well their assets are aligned with the Paris climate agreement

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Scotland to ban fossil fuel heating in new builds from 2024

Scotland to ban fossil fuel heating in new builds from 2024

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Scotland to ban fossil fuel heating in new builds from 2024

They would instead by replaced by cleaner alternatives such as heat pumps, solar and electric energy, with a consultation on the proposals launched until 20th October 2022

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Canada proposes certain plastic items to include at least 50% recycled materials

Canada proposes certain plastic items to include at least 50% recycled materials

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Canada proposes certain plastic items to include at least 50% recycled materials

The government has launched a consultation on introducing the new regulation, helping reduce the amount of plastics entering landfills, cut emissions and promote a circular economy

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Ofgem to consult on altering energy price cap

Ofgem to consult on altering energy price cap

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Ofgem to consult on altering energy price cap

It will open consultations to ensure the cap better represents risks and costs to suppliers

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National Infrastructure Commission calls for businesses to give input on carbon capture tech

National Infrastructure Commission calls for businesses to give input on carbon capture tech

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National Infrastructure Commission calls for businesses to give input on carbon capture tech

The call for evidence aims to help better understand the readiness levels of appropriate technologies, calculate the investment required, identify the best locations for projects and forecast potential impacts

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Views sought on tightening EU state aid rules for carbon market

Views sought on tightening EU state aid rules for carbon market

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Views sought on tightening EU state aid rules for carbon market

The Commission has launched a consultation on the revised guidelines for emissions allowance trading post-2021, which includes reducing the number of sectors eligible for compensation

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Government plans green number plates for electric vehicles

Government plans green number plates for electric vehicles

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Government plans green number plates for electric vehicles

The Department for Transport is seeking views on its proposals until 14th January 2020

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Government seeks views on energy efficiency requirements for external power supplies

Government seeks views on energy efficiency requirements for external power supplies

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Government seeks views on energy efficiency requirements for external power supplies

The updated requirements for products such as mobile phones and speakers are estimated to save around one million tonnes of carbon emissions equivalent between 2020 and 2029

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Government seeks views on £250m fund to clean up steel sector

Government seeks views on £250m fund to clean up steel sector

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Government seeks views on £250m fund to clean up steel sector

The Clean Steel Fund aims to help the industry move towards a decarbonisation pathway compatible with the 2050 net zero goal

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BEIS and Ofgem seek views on future energy retail market vision

BEIS and Ofgem seek views on future energy retail market vision

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BEIS and Ofgem seek views on future energy retail market vision

They are considering ways to make regulation ‘more flexible’ so they can adapt to change more quickly

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Government consults on re-use of oil and gas assets for CCUS projects

Government consults on re-use of oil and gas assets for CCUS projects

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Government consults on re-use of oil and gas assets for CCUS projects

It is also proposing a new business model for CCUS projects that would allow developers to charge customers in advance through their existing bills

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