2010

Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme

A mandatory scheme to improve energy efficiency and cut emissions in large public and private sector organisations

2010

Feed in Tariffs

A subsidy provided for electricity which is fed into the grid by small-scale low carbon generation.

2010

Energy Act (2010)

To provide funding for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

2011

The Carbon Plan: Delivering our low carbon future

Proposed a mechanism for reducing carbon emissions in the government sector up to 2020

2012

Green Investment Bank

Capital funding for projects that will assist the transition to low carbon growth.

2012

Renewable Heat Incentive

Support for renewable heat installations for the non-domestic sector

2012

Energy Bill, 2012

Formally introduced the Green Deal

2013

Renewable Heat Incentive

Support for renewable heat installations for the domestic sector

2013

Smart Meter Rollout

To install smart electricity and gas meters to every household