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EU reaches deal on world’s first carbon removal certification scheme
European Union legislators reached a political agreement in the early hours of Tuesday (20 February) on a proposal to set up the world’s first registry for certified carbon dioxide removals obtained from eco-farming practices and industrial processes.
read more... 20/02/2024
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Ukraine, Moldova, Slovakia join ‘Vertical Corridor’ European gas transportation scheme
Ukraine, Moldova and Slovakia on Friday (19 January) joined an initiative for a planned corridor to carry natural gas between Greece and countries to its north as Europe steps up efforts to diversify supply and boost energy security.
read more... 22/01/2024
EC clears EUR-2.9bn French tax credit scheme for green industries
The European Commission (EC) on Monday approved, under state aid rules, a EUR-2.9-billion (USD 3.17bn) French tax credit scheme to support the production of solar panels, batteries, wind turbines and heat pumps, as well as associated key components and critical raw materials.
read more... 10/01/2024
UK to implement carbon tariff by 2027, mirroring EU scheme
Britain said on Monday (18 December) it would implement a new import carbon pricing mechanism by 2027, with goods imported from countries with a lower or no carbon price having to pay a levy as part of decarbonisation efforts.
read more... 19/12/2023
UK commits £6bn for home and business energy efficiency
Around a million homes are set to receive a boost in energy efficiency, with targeted support for 200,000 low income households and an additional £1.5 billion allocated for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
read more... 18/12/2023