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UK launches Global Clean Power Alliance at G20 Summit

The UK Government has unveiled the Global Clean Power Alliance (GCPA), a coalition to help fast-track the global transition to clean energy. Announced at...
Look up to a tower in the electricity grid as Ofgem declares it will reform grid connections

Ofgem unveils reforms to accelerate grid connections, tackle “phantom” projects

Last week, Ofgem announced a comprehensive plan to expedite grid connections. It will challenge network operators to connect renewable and storage projects faster. These...
UK Energy Compliance

2025: Your energy and carbon compliance look ahead

The new year will bring some changes in energy and climate regulations for UK businesses. It’s worth taking a look at our quick overview...
Autumn Budget 2024

Autumn Budget 2024: What’s in store for business and the energy sector?

Rachel Reeves made history as the first woman to hold up the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s red box. But will her Budget for autumn...
ESG Reporting

Understanding double materiality vs. single materiality in ESG reporting

Materiality assessments are formal processes to help businesses identify Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) priorities, risks, and opportunities. Now, they have found a permanent...
UK “highly vulnerable” to energy price shocks

UK “highly vulnerable” to energy price shocks, say experts

A coalition of energy experts warns that the UK is dangerously underprepared for a future energy crisis. A report from the Energy Crisis Commission,...
CCUS

CCUS investment: What is actually happening and when?

In the lead-up to this month’s UK investment summit, the government announced “a new era for clean energy investment and jobs” thanks to carbon...
Looking down to lower floors in a shopping mall.

Energy efficient buildings see stronger ROI in commercial real estate, says CBRE study

Buildings in the commercial sector are still seeing a major lag in improving their energy efficiency measures, says a new report from CBRE. But,...
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...

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