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Energy criteria high on UK homebuyer checklists, survey finds

Savills says people are paying close attention to EPCs, and homes with heat pumps sell at a premium Homebuyers are paying more for properties with heat pumps or other low-carbon technology installed, and are looking closely at energy ratings, according to analysis by the estate agents Savills. Energy-saving credentials are becoming important considerations for people

Sunak cuts VAT on energy efficiency in Spring Statement

VAT on energy efficiency measures are to be cut to 0%, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced as part of his Spring Statement. Speaking in the House of Commons this afternoon (23 March), the Chancellor unveiled his mini-budget amidst the energy and cost of living crisis. The cut to VAT on solar panels, heating pumps and

U.K. Needs Much More Power Storage as Part of Its Green Future

The U.K. needs to substantially expand its capacity for storing electricity for longer in order to maintain energy security as it shifts to greener power, according to Aurora Energy Research. As much as 24 gigawatts of long duration electricity storage -- about eight times the current installed capacity -- may be needed to help

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