2026
- Government launches bill discount schemes for communities near new pylons
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The government has announced a new bill discount scheme that will provide financial support to thousands of households living near or upgraded pylons.
- Warwickshire County Council expands EV charging infrastructure across the county
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Warwickshire County Council has secured a major investment to expand EV charging infrastructure across the county.
- Renfrewshire Council opens one of Scotland's most energy-efficient schools
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Renfrewshire Council's new Paisley Grammar School Community Campus, which opens later this month, has been recognised as one of Scotland's most energy-efficient school buildings.
- Renewable energy account for over half of the UK's electricity generation in early 202
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New government energy statistics show renewable energy sources generated more than half of the UK's energy during the first quarter of 2026, demonstrating the growing role of clean energy generation.
- West Lindsey District Council adopts policy to secure community benefits from renewable energy developments
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West Lindsey District Council have announced how they will financially support communities hosting large-scale renewable energy developments.
- Bedford Borough Council expands EV charging network
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Bedford Borough Council is installing new charging points across the borough to support residents' transition to electric vehicles.
- Islington Council welcomes residents into new energy-efficient homes
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Islington Council have welcomed residents into 46 new energy-efficient council homes on its Elthorne Estate.
- Cardiff Council launches pilot home energy improvement scheme
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Cardiff Council and the Welsh Government have announced a new scheme aimed at improving the energy efficiency of homes and helping residents reduce energy bills.
- Fife Council completes 85 energy-efficient affordable homes
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Fife Council has completed an 85-home affordable housing development on the site of the former Blacklaw Primary School in Dunfermline, providing new housing while supporting affordable warmth and lower energy costs for residents.
- Extension of Awaab's Law places greater focus on cold homes
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The government has announced extensions in Awaab’s Law protections in social housing, introducing new legal requirements on social landlords to investigate a wider range of health and safety hazards within defined timescales from 30 November 2026.
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