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Used EV car sales in UK skyrocket in Q1 of 2025 Sales of second-hand battery electric cars grew by 58.5% year-on-year (YoY) in Q1 2025, accounting for a record 3.3% of total used car sales, according to new data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 

Taxpayers could save millions thanks to public buildings energy upgrades Local community buildings, schools, community centres and care homes could see their energy bills plummet, thanks to the government paying for new solar panels, heat pumps, double glazing and insulation. 

What is Pope Leo XIV’s stance on climate change? Pope Leo XIV has called for urgent action on climate change, stressing the Church must move “from words to action”.

Government ‘solar carports’ plan could save businesses £28,000 a year Solar canopies or 'solar carports' could be installed in car parks to save drivers money, as part of the government’s Plan for Change. 

What have people got against heat pumps? With Bean Beanland – Positive Energy Ep7 In this episode of Positive Energy we're talking to Bean Beanland of the Heat Pump Federation about what people have against heat pumps.

Energy industry split on ‘zonal pricing’ proposal  The government is reportedly considering zonal pricing for energy bills, but the industry is split on the idea.

Government plans to expand Boiler Upgrade Scheme after record applications The government said it has  launched a new consultation to expand the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, after it experienced its highest month of applications in March 2025, at 4,028 - a 88% increase year on year. 

Buying an EV could save motorists more than £800 a year, ECIU says Britons could be missing out on more than £800 a year if they choose to purchase a hybrid car over a fully-electric car, amid industry concerns around the government’s latest update to the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate (ZEV), new analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has found. 

UK starts 2025 with solar panel installation boom The UK saw a record month for solar panel installations in March 2025, with more than 21,000 taking place, the highest since December 2015, according to the latest data from the MCS Data Dashboard.