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  • This document summarises what has happened and what has been achieved since the 2015 river basin management plans were published.

  • This document provides an overview of the draft river basin management plans for the river basin districts in England.

  • We're seeking views on proposals to phase out fossil fuel heating system installations in businesses and public buildings off the gas grid.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • This document outlines the design of Phase 2 of the fund and how it will help businesses on the path to net zero.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • We want your views on our methodology for deriving new EALs and information on the EAL substances you routinely use and emissions from carbon capture and storage installation.

  • We want your comments on our proposed technical guidance for appropriate measures for permitted facilities that biologically treat waste.

  • As part of the Future energy market review, we’re seeking views on our vision for future of the energy retail markets, including key opportunities and challenges.

  • This strategy sets out our vision of the role of the retail market in achieving net zero.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • This plan sets how we will transition to a smart, flexible, decarbonised energy system.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • We want your views on our approach to determining areas of water stress to inform whether water companies can introduce compulsory metering in those areas.

  • This report sets out the results of the Environment Agency's determination of areas of water stress that took place in 2021.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • We're seeking views on 10 areas of incremental and technical improvement to the Capacity Market.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • How government, water companies and the Environment Agency make sure there is enough water for future needs of both people and the environment.

  • This strategy sets out how industry can decarbonise in line with net zero while remaining competitive and without pushing emissions abroad.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • How water companies plan for dry weather and drought to make sure they can supply water and protect the environment.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • We're seeking views on secondary legislation to define the sectors subject to mandatory notification in the National Security and Investment Bill 2020.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • We’re seeking views on the proposed 2021 to 2022 operational cost budgets and resulting levies for the Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) and the Electricity Settlements Company (ESC).

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Proposals for streamlined energy and carbon reporting. The reform package will reduce administrative burdens, raise awareness of energy efficiency, reduce bills, and save carbon.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Environment Agency's plan for consulting with the public and stakeholders on the generic design assessment (GDA) of General Nuclear System Ltd’s UK HPR1000.

  • We want your comments on the draft water company water resources planning guideline.