As the father of young children I know that there are few things more important than the future of our planet. The UK has rightly led the way, becoming the 1st major economy to halve its emissions.

I'll be proud to play my part working with Claire Coutinho MP's fantastic DESNZ team

Earlier this week, the government launched a consultation to better understand the barriers Community Energy Projects face.

These projects involve people coming together to reduce energy use and re-invest money back into the area.

One example is Nadder Community Energy 📽️👇

Solar panels put the power to produce electricity in your hands ⚡️

Along with electricity, they can also generate savings of up to £580 per year 💸

Make your home work for you and the environment 🍃
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Booking now open 🎉

We've launched a new service to help you learn more about what it’s like to live with a heat pump:

🔎 Find a heat pump near you
📅 Arrange a visit to see one in action
💬 Ask your questions to those who know best

VisitAHeatPump.com #VisitAHeatPump

Ofgem has approved a new subsea connection cable between northern Scotland and England. ✅⚡️
At over 500km, it would be the longest ever built in Britain, and could transport enough renewably generated energy to power 2 million homes.
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Saving energy saves money so here’s a simple tip to reduce your bills.

Try switching to an energy efficient showerhead 🚿

It saves water and could save you up to £40 a year 💸

Shower. Save. Repeat

For more energy saving tips click here 🔽
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#ItAllAddsUp

We're determined to speed up the delivery of nuclear power, set to provide up to a quarter of our electricity needs by 2050, while keeping high safety standards.

Today's Nuclear Hackathon brings together government, regulators and industry to find ways we can achieve this ⚛️✅

We are in a global race for energy - that's why I set out plans for the largest expansion of nuclear power in 70 years.

Today I brought together the best and brightest minds from industry to help speed up our plans.

From large power plants to next-gen SMRs, we are building it.

Community energy projects can help us reach net zero while benefitting local areas 🏠💚

Today the government is launching a consultation to better understand barriers facing these groups and wider issues affecting the sector.

Learn more 👇
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📢 Calling all small businesses 📢

Did you know you can now access free support via the Energy Ombudsman to resolve issues with energy contracts?

Businesses like whitepeakdistillery will get help to challenge suppliers without costly legal proceedings.

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Have you ever implemented any of these energy saving measures? To find more energy saving tips from Department for Energy Security and Net Zero & how to save money on your energy bills visit GOV.UK/SaveEnergy #ItAllAddsUp #AD

📣Call for Input

Do you have feedback or insights on how Artificial Intelligence can help the UK energy sector?

Tap the link to submit & help us gather information that will help ensure AI is used across the industry safely, responsibly and sustainably➡️ ow.ly/Y6M550R8aiK

🚨 Heat network training providers across England 🚨

The application window for the Heat Training Grant is now open to secure funding to train the next generation of heat network professionals.

The window closes on 6 May.

You can apply here 👇

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Have you thought about installing a heat pump with the help of a £7,500 Government grant? 💸

Make your home work for you and the environment 🍃

For more about how heat pumps could benefit your home 🔽
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Fancy a glass of whisky that was made using green hydrogen? 🥃

We are making our industries greener. With support from the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio, Locogen is working with Arbikie Distillery Distillery to make spirits powered by zero carbon hydrogen instead of fossil fuels 📹 👇

It’s been a tough time for family finances, but today energy prices fall to their lowest for 2 years - with the average annual bill cut by almost £250.

📣 It's good news as energy prices are now at their lowest in two years.

From today, average bills will fall by around £250 💷

It's also easier for households to shop around for the best energy deal ⚡

For info on how to save energy & lower your bills 🔽

The Energy Price Guarantee ends on 31 March 2024.

This doesn't mean bills will go up. With prices dropping, bill-payers haven't had to rely on this safety net since last summer.

From tomorrow, energy prices will actually fall to their lowest in two years 📉🏠

It’s the start of Daylight Savings Time this Sunday ⏰

Don't forget to adjust your business's lighting and heating timers, so you don't use extra energy ⚡️

For more on how you can Make Saving Energy Your Business visit 🔽
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Spring is a great time to get cracking on home improvements & make your home more energy efficient 🛠️🍃

Here's some tips:
🏡 Draught-proof windows & doors
💡 Switch to energy efficient lightbulbs
⚡ Install a smart meter

Find out more 👇

#ItAllAddsUp