Insulating Britain’s homes and investing in heat pumps would do more to cut the cost of living, create jobs and boost the UK’s economy than drilling for new oil, research from E3G suggests. New fields simply add to growing clean-up costs as revenues fall away. Beth Walker discusses the research on the E3G website. … Continue reading North Sea oil: from public revenue to public liability?
Category: heat pumps
New EC publication on impact of EU-funded technologies
From heat pumps to electric furnaces and smarter energy use, a new European Commission publication by the Directorate-General for Energy showcases how EU-funded technologies accelerate the electrification and energy efficiency of the European industry. EU-funded technologies pave the way towards a cleaner and more competitive European industry Industry accounts for around a quarter of … Continue reading New EC publication on impact of EU-funded technologies
New EEA report on impact of clean energy technologies in Europe
Clean energy technologies are creating hundreds of thousands of jobs across the European Union, according to a report published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA). However, persistent shortages of skilled workers risk slowing future growth, while at the same time the clean energy sector faces inclusion challenges, with women and young people underrepresented. … Continue reading New EEA report on impact of clean energy technologies in Europe
Energy in Demand News, July 12-13, 2026
Eurostar, the international high-speed rail service in Western Europe, will now be building its new generation of trains to withstand 55C summers. The new trains, to be built by Alstom, were originally designed to cope with conditions of up to 45C. But the UK Times website quotes Gwendoline Cazenave, chief executive of Eurostar, saying: “We … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, July 12-13, 2026
Blog by Rose Morrison – Europe’s heat pump revolution: 2.9 million sales in 2025 avoid €9.7 billion in gas import costs
https://unsplash.com/photos/a-hand-holding-a-white-box-with-a-black-and-red-label-rP1iwkrbSe0 The Electrify Now initiative was launched on June 23, 2026, during London Climate Action Week launched to address the European energy crisis and reduce reliance on volatile gas markets. The European Commission, alongside other organisations and countries, seeks to achieve energy independence through new technologies that enhance energy security. Heat pump technology is among … Continue reading Blog by Rose Morrison – Europe’s heat pump revolution: 2.9 million sales in 2025 avoid €9.7 billion in gas import costs
Blog by Jane Marsh – why insulation comes first: the Warm Homes Plan’s focus on fabric-first energy efficiency
Energy-efficient homes remain a central priority within the Warm Homes Plan. It supports broader national decarbonisation efforts by lowering residential energy demand before expanding low-carbon infrastructure. The strategy follows a fabric-first approach in housing policy and retrofit planning, emphasising building envelope improvements to reduce heat loss and improve long-term building performance. Rather than relying immediately … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh – why insulation comes first: the Warm Homes Plan’s focus on fabric-first energy efficiency
France’s energy transition: wanting to fast-track its electrification
Liam Gilliver writes on the Euronews website that French Prime Minister Sébastian Lecornu says electrification is now a concern of ‘national interest’ and no longer just about climate change. France wants to fast-track its electrification as the war on Iran continues to highlight the dangers of fossil fuel reliance with some new initiatives. In a … Continue reading France’s energy transition: wanting to fast-track its electrification
Plans for Thames River to be the source for heat pump in central London
A news item on the BBC News website describes the plan to use the Thames River as the source for low-carbon heating in London. Plans to power London landmarks with Thames heat A new £72.7million communal heat network could provide low-carbon heating for the National Theatre and other London landmarks near Waterloo and the … Continue reading Plans for Thames River to be the source for heat pump in central London
Energy in Demand News, January 25-26, 2026
The Financial Times reported this week that Norway’s oil fund wants companies to be allowed to water down their climate goals, arguing the alternative was for a major net zero initiative to fall apart. “The $2tn oil fund told the FT it feared companies could back away from the idea of science-backed climate targets unless … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, January 25-26, 2026
Decarbonising home heating: UK bets £15bn on solar and heat pumps
Esme Stallard and Justin Rowlatt write on the BBC News website about the latest programme to decarbonise Britain’s homes. Ministers are tilting Britain’s “homes upgrade” spending away from insulation and towards technologies such as solar panels, batteries and heat pumps as they seek to lift 1mn families out of fuel poverty. Is this the right … Continue reading Decarbonising home heating: UK bets £15bn on solar and heat pumps
