Great British Energy: Will it cut bills and speed up net zero?
During every election campaign there are the pledges or policies that grab attention. Labour’s ‘Great British Energy’ is eye-catching for bill payers as well...
What can we expect from Miliband as energy secretary?
With Labour comfortably leading in the polls, it seems likely that Ed Miliband will soon be taking over from Claire Coutinho as energy secretary....
What does the King’s Speech mean for energy?
The King has set out the new government’s plans for its term of office. What actions will it be taking in relation to energy?
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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...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
Is the government’s BECCS strategy a house of cards?
Environmental groups have just published a stinging critique of the government’s strategy on Biomass with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS). They also have an...
What is NESO? A quick explainer
1 October 2024 marks the launch of the UK’s National Energy System Operator (NESO). What is it and what does this mean for energy...
