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  1. Department for Energy Security & Net Zero 2022-23

    Overview Departmental overview

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    This guide was produced to support the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee in its examination of the DESNZ’s remit, plans and budget.

  2. Decarbonising home heating

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    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.

  3. The Farming and Countryside Programme

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    The Farming and Countryside Programme aims to reform English farming. The stakes are high for food production, farm viability and the environment.

  4. Update on the rollout of smart meters

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    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.

  6. The government’s support for biomass

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    Government has provided over £20 billion of support to biomass businesses but it can’t yet demonstrate adherence to its sustainability rules.

  8. Regulation in the water sector

    Work in progress

    Spring 2025

    We will examine the effectiveness of regulatory frameworks in incentivising investment in the water sector and achieving the outcomes set for the sector.

  9. Energy bills support: an update

    Work in progress

    Autumn 2024

    This will be a follow-up to our 2023 report, which will include the total costs of each of the energy bills support schemes.

  11. The electric vehicle infrastructure strategy

    Work in progress

    Winter 2024/25

    This study will examine whether government, led by the Department for Transport (DfT), is achieving value for money in supporting the rollout of electric vehicle infrastructure.

  13. Waste management: data visualisation

    Report Interactive visualisation

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    Interactive map showing local authority spend on waste, recycling rates and waste management sites in England.

  14. Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage programme

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    Government says carbon capture technology is ‘essential’ to achieving net zero. The government doesn’t have a credible alternative pathway.

  16. Approaches to achieving net zero across the UK

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    Achieving net zero by 2050 in the UK will require co-ordinated action by the UK and devolved governments, due to different challenges faced.

  18. Government resilience: extreme weather

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    Government is underprepared for extreme weather events which can cause significant disruption to people, businesses, and their communities.

  19. Resilience to flooding

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    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.