View of the Greenbooth Reservoir, Greater Manchester, England. A stone house sits by the reservoir with wind turbines on the ridge in the distance.

Latest CfD round enough to power 11 million UK homes

The results from the latest Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction will see a record-breaking 131 renewable energy projects receive funding, compared to 92 in...
An office building is it up at night

Why energy is set to be at the heart of World Green Building Week

World Green Building Week (9–13 September) will see the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) lead calls for the global building and construction sector to...
A man types on his computer, working on an ESG report. Symbols hover above his keyboard in a futuristic way, including symbols such as windmills and a CO2 cloud.

Understanding ESG: Environmental, Social, and Governance

Beyond various compliance schemes such as ESOS and SECR, businesses are increasingly being asked about their ESG strategy. But what is ESG and how...
Wind turbines on the horizon stand above green hills in Wales

Strategic Innovation Fund to receive more funding for UK decarbonisation

Innovators across the UK will have greater opportunity to apply or re-apply to the Strategic Innovation Fund, thanks to a new process recently announced...

The Network Charging Compensation Scheme: What you need to know

This article was first published in October 2023 and updated in August 2024. The Network Charging Compensation (NCC) scheme was announced in February 2023, as...
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Labour’s first month: Key energy sector changes so far

We’re coming up for a month of Labour in Parliament after a landslide election in July. So, what has been accomplished in the first...

What is carbon capture, utilisation and storage? Your business explainer

The energy market is rapidly changing, and businesses are seeking routes to decarbonisation that meet their security, affordability, and sustainability needs. Carbon capture, utilisation, and...
Wind turbines blend in against a bright grey sky as the Welsh Government launches publicly-owned renewable energy developer

Welsh Government launches publicly-owned renewable energy developer

The Welsh Government has launched Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru, a publicly-owned renewable energy developer aimed at accelerating renewable energy projects, especially onshore wind, across Wales....
Rolling green hills in England reflect the afternoon light in England which, according to a new report from the Climate Change Committee, is not on track to meet its net zero goals

UK off track and confused on climate goals, says CCC report

The previous government has left the country misaligned with the UK’s net zero goals, says the Climate Change Committee’s latest report. Amidst various net...
Not just for Christmas: could the Demand Flexibility Service run all year round?

Not just for Christmas: could the Demand Flexibility Service run all year round?

The Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) is evolving from a winter contingency service to something that could run all year round. Here’s what you need...

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