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Faster electrification is the best way to secure lower energy bills and stronger energy security, according to the Climate Change Committee (CCC). The government’s official climate advisers have stressed the importance of electrification, noting that electric cars and heat pumps can “put money back into people’s pockets”. Moreover, the UK’s net-zero targets face “significant risks” unless there is faster progress in electrifying cars, heating and industry, according to the CCC’s latest progress report. The report notes that the government has … read more »
Faster electrification is the best way to secure lower energy bills and stronger energy security, according to the Climate Change Committee (CCC). The government’s official climate advisers have stressed the importance of electrification, noting that electric cars and heat pumps can “put money back into people’s pockets”. Moreover, the UK’s net-zero targets face “significant risks” unless there is faster progress in electrifying cars, heating and industry, according to the CCC’s latest progress report. The report notes that the government has closed some of the gaps to its upcoming targets and introduced more “credible” plans. However, challenges remain in the UK’s climate strategy, including accelerating the expansion of heat pumps, cutting emissions from farms and supplying planes with “sustainable” fuels. The CCC notes that 17% of the emissions cuts required to achieve the UK’s 2030 Paris Agreement climate target are currently not addressed by any government plans at all. Amid political and industry pressure, the committee also says the government should “stand firm” on its climate goals, including its strategy for encouraging electric-vehicle (EV) sales. Carbon Brief has covered the CCC’s annual progress reports in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020. Carbon Brief 24th June 2026read more »Installations of heat pumps in the UK grew just 7% last year – down from a bumper 56% in 2024 – in a worrying sign for government climate efforts. The UK’s independent climate advisors published the figures on Wednesday as part of its update on the country’s progress to reduce planet-warming emissions. The fall in sales comes after the government withdrew a controversial grant scheme to help poorer households install the technology – which can help tackle emissions by heating homes using electricity instead of gas. Overall, carbon emissions continued to fall, the advisors said, putting the UK in a “leading group of countries”- but slow progress in home heating risks future targets being missed. BBC 24th June 2026read more »Share