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The government must attract green investment, not deter it

To balanced the nation’s books, the Chancellor needs to accelerate efforts to reach net zero.
Are you listening Rishi Sunak? This is the solution to our energy crisis

Peter Aldous writes for The Independent: This government has only just been formed, but faces a generation-defining challenge, and must act imminently to protect millions of people from poverty this winter and beyond.
The House Magazine: A mix of energy solutions should be considered for the decarbonisation of rural homes

The Government strategy for the decarbonisation of off grid homes is centred around an ‘electrification first’ approach. Currently, the approach would see rural homeowners having little choice but to install a heat pump if their heating systems fail after 2026.
Time is running out for our party to show we deserve to stay in government

This week’s economic fallout from the Chancellor’s statement on 23 September has been painful to watch.
'Beat Putin at his own game' Tory MPs back call to put energy crisis on war footing

Conservative MPs are calling for the energy crisis to be put on a "war footing" to see off Vladimir Putin's attempt to punish support for Ukraine.
Planning permission for Sizewell C means more than you think for Suffolk

The government has approved Sizewell C’s Development Consent Order (DCO), a major milestone in the project and a massive positive step for Suffolk.

Peter Aldous: We need a social tariff to help ease the cost of living crisis

Peter Aldous writes for The House Magazine.

There is no other way of saying it: we are in the grip of a cost of living crisis. Regular reminders of the rising cost of essential goods and services dominate the news and show no sign of abating.
The benefits of investing in offshore wind are already clear to see - it's time to accelerate the transformation

Peter Aldous writes for The Path to Net Zero supplement of The House Magazine.
The government must prioritise efficiency upgrades to support households with rising energy bills ahead of another difficult winter

Last week's intervention from the Treasury was a huge relief for the millions of families up and down the country facing the grim prospect of a 42 per cent rise in energy bills from October.