The UK has done more than any other major economy to cut emissions whilst growing the economy too.

But we are less than 1% of global emissions. By far, our bigger contribution to this global challenge will be our ability to innovate and export solutions around the world.

Heat networks can help homes & businesses reduce their bills & carbon emissions.

As customers join a network, it's only right that they have fair pricing, compensation for power outages and easy to understand bills - all part of our consultation response!
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Our Connections Actions Plan is helping speed up the time it takes to connect new electricity projects to the grid.

📣 Announced today: 7.8GW of clean energy projects have had their connection offer dates brought forward by up to 10 years 👏

More info 👇
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We are the first major economy to halve emissions since 1990, while growing the economy by around 80%.

A key contributor to our success is partnerships between business and government, exemplified by the Net Zero Council, which celebrates its 1st year 👇

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The UK is committed to delivering on our nuclear ambitions via our Civil Nuclear Roadmap and development of advanced nuclear technologies ⚛️
Today I spoke at the Atlantic Council event about our plans and how we can collaborate to unlock a fantastic source of clean energy.

The #G7 presents a chance to tackle climate change and gather for the first time since the Global Stocktake at COP28 🌎
The UK is meeting our commitments, but we know that it’s by working together that we can keep 1.5 degrees alive and globally transition away from fossil fuels.

Collaboration on Energy Security.
Collaboration on Growing our Economies.
Collaboration on further global action on climate change.
The #G7 is uniquely placed to lead the world. How we do that is the focus of our discussions this afternoon.

If you don’t have roof or loft insulation in your home, you could be missing out 🏡

It could save you up to £270 a year 💸

As solutions go – it’s up there ☝️

For more ideas to make your home work for you and the environment 🍃
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Reducing electricity at peak times helps prevent energy companies from relying on fossil fuels as backup ⚡

We support innovative companies like equiwatt, who give people flexibility to use their devices when there's less demand, helping to save money and the planet 📹 ⬇️

The UK co-founded the Powering Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) Alliance in 2017. Now, a third of the world's countries are members.

This year, the UK will phase out coal power a year ahead of schedule – one of the first major economies to do so. More on how we are continuing our global leadership 👇

Now here’s a low-effort change to save you money 💸

Washing your clothes at 30° can save you up to £20 on your annual energy bills 🌡️⚡️

How’s that for a soap-erb tip?

For more money-saving advice 🔽
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#ItAllAddsUp

Today I signed the 🇬🇧🇨🇴 Energy Transition Action Plan with Vice Minister Johana Rocha Gómez 🫶🏼 - supporting Colombia's pursuit of a just energy transition.

Collaboration is key to tackling climate change & UK experience and expertise will help deliver our shared #netzero commitments.

Celebrating #EarthDay with a look back at a year of impact with #AIM4Forests !
Thanks to Food and Agriculture Organization and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, AIM4Forests has powered:
🌍 #ForestMonitoring in 11 countries
🎓 Training 1,268 people
🛠️ 3 #OpenForis new solutions

👉🏻 Read the full story: bit.ly/A4FOneyear

We're world leaders in reducing emissions. Earlier this year new data showed we had become the first major economy to halve our carbon emissions.

At the same time we've grown our economy by around 80% between 1990 - 2022.

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#EarthDay2024

We've announced £1.2 million for Space Solar, a UK-based company at the frontier of space-based solar technology, which could help advance energy security and Net Zero. ☀️🛰️

Hear from the International Conference on Energy from Space this week, with our CEO Paul Bate. 👇

Fresh from a roundtable at the Ideal Home Show, Amanda Lamb & Mark Millar were ‘pumped’ about what they learned about heat pumps, solar panels & insulation 🏠

For hints & tips on making your home energy efficient, watch the discussion in full 📽️ youtube.com/watch?v=GT0T_6…

Space-based solar power is an exciting and innovative energy source which has the potential to safeguard our national energy security and grow our economy 🚀

Further funding for Space Solar will help make this possible.

But what is space-based solar power? 📽️👇

Reducing electricity at peak times helps prevent energy companies from relying on fossil fuels as backup ⚡

We support innovative companies like equiwatt, who give people flexibility to use their devices when there's less demand, helping to save money and the planet 📹 ⬇️

New Skills, Better Jobs: Report Reveals the Positive Impacts of HPC.

Our latest Socio-Economic Impact Report reveals the power of Hinkley Point C in improving the lives and prospects of local people and businesses. The full report can be found here – edfenergy.com/hpc-benefits

.Hinkley Point C is proof of the power of green investment to provide opportunity and growth for local communities with:

👷‍♀️8,000 trained at the Centres of Excellence
📈25% more young people living in the area
✅Social mobility & skills boosted

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