Tag: Renewables
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, 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,...
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...
UK hits historic 30GW milestone of wind generation capacity
The total operational capacity of combined onshore and offshore wind in the UK now stands at 30,299MW, according to Renewable UK. From the Cornish...
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...
Is water the next target for disclosures to investors?
Investor demand for information about corporate risks relating to water has more than doubled since last year, according to an organisation that sets international...
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....
UK energy: Wind was largest power source over winter months
Last winter, wind power emerged as Britain's largest single source of electricity. Onshore and offshore wind turbines generated 20% more electricity than gas-fired power...
Polling shows strong support for pro-renewables policies
After this month’s local elections, Rishi Sunak and the Conservative party are surely searching for campaign messaging that will resonate ahead of the upcoming...
REMA reform: what could it mean for your business?
The UK government is carrying out the biggest reform of our electricity markets in a generation. If your business is a high-volume energy user,...
