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Climate change and energy

Energy consents that take account of climate change, and information to help your business increase energy efficiency, meet greenhouse gas emissions reductions, and plan for the impacts of climate change.

New: Adaptation Reporting Power - supplementary guidance for Reporting Authorities

This guidance is for organisations in England or Wales who have received a UK Government Direction or invitation to report under the Adaptation Reporting Power.

Schemes we support and regulate

CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme

Pollution Prevention

Low carbon technologies we support and regulate

Small-scale hydropower

Ground source heating and cooling systems

Biomass and biofuels

Marine renewables - wave and tidal

Anaerobic digestion

Nuclear power

Carbon capture and storage

Working with others