Regulating for investment and outcomes in the water sector
Published on:This report examines water regulators effectiveness in ensuring the nation’s future water supply and attracting necessary investments.
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Public chargepoints for electric vehicles
Published on:Public electric vehicle chargepoint installations are on track, but government needs to make sure they are located in the right places.
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Energy bills support: an update
Published on:Energy bills support successfully protected many people and businesses during 2022 and 2023 from rising energy prices.
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Decommissioning Sellafield: managing risks from the nuclear legacy
Published on:Sellafield nuclear site is not yet achieving value for money due to concerns over project management, the pace of delivery and staffing.
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The Farming and Countryside Programme
Published on:The Farming and Countryside Programme aims to reform English farming. The stakes are high for food production, farm viability and the environment.
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Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage programme
Published on:Government says carbon capture technology is ‘essential’ to achieving net zero. The government doesn’t have a credible alternative pathway.
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Implementing statutory biodiversity net gain
Published on:There are risks to the long-term effectiveness of a new policy to make sure developers protect or improve biodiversity
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Decarbonising home heating
Published on:The number of heat pump installations by December 2023 was less than half of planned projections; uncertainty regarding the role of hydrogen in home heating is hampering investment and effective planning.
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The government’s support for biomass
Published on:Government has provided over £20 billion of support to biomass businesses but it can’t yet demonstrate adherence to its sustainability rules.
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Government resilience: extreme weather
Published on:Government is underprepared for extreme weather events which can cause significant disruption to people, businesses, and their communities.
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Resilience to flooding
Published on:We look at the government’s long-term ambition “to create a nation more resilient to future flood and coastal erosion risk” and, in the more immediate term, whether Defra and EA are delivering value for money after two years of the capital programme.
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Approaches to achieving net zero across the UK
Published on:Achieving net zero by 2050 in the UK will require co-ordinated action by the UK and devolved governments, due to different challenges faced.
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Waste management: data visualisation
Published on:Interactive map showing local authority spend on waste, recycling rates and waste management sites in England.
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The government’s resources and waste reforms for England
Published on:Our report assesses government’s progress in tackling unnecessary waste, and concludes it lacks effective long-term plans.
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Department for Education: sustainability overview
Published on:This report gives an overview of the approach taken by the Department for Education (DfE) to environmental sustainability.
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Update on the rollout of smart meters
Published on:The government has made progress with the rollout of smart meters – but it’s slower than planned and there are challenges in meeting its latest set of targets.
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Support for innovation to deliver net zero
Published on:This report examines the government’s approach to investment in research and innovation to deliver net zero.
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Regulating to achieve environmental outcomes
Published on:This report examines how regulation is contributing towards the delivery of government’s environmental objectives.
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Investigation into Bulb Energy
Published on:There has been a substantial reduction in the potential cost to the taxpayer of supporting the transfer of Bulb Energy to a ringfenced supplier under Octopus, but risks remain.
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Decarbonising the power sector
Published on:This report looks at how DESNZ is set up for power sector decarbonisation while maintaining security of electricity supply, and affordability.