Make smart meters mandatory or miss net zero goals, energy firms warn July 3, 2023 Smart meters should be made compulsory to meet net zero goals and drive down ultra-high energy bills, argued two UK suppliers.
Thames Water woes expose wretched debt-plagued industry July 3, 2023 Thames Water is in serious trouble, but its problems reflect challenges with debt and sewage spills across the industry.
Labour and Just Stop Oil donor says there’s “no kind of deal” on party policy July 2, 2023 Green energy industrialist Dale Vince has denied being “an eco-zealot” as he defended his £1.5m donations to Labour. Vince told Sky News he was not seeking to influence leader Sir Keir Starmer by giving cash to the party and that there was not “some kind of deal going on”. The Ecotricity owner accused the “right [...]
EDF chief executive tells managers nuclear business to be reorganised June 30, 2023 EDF's chief executive Luc Remont told managers yesterday that the state-owned power group's nuclear activities would be reorganised.
Oil markets suffer four quarters of losses as concerns grow over China slowdown June 30, 2023 Oil markets are on the verge of a year-long slide in prices with a fourth consecutive quarter of losses.
British Gas owner boosts biggest gas facility storage – and calls for investment changes to ramp it up further June 30, 2023 Centrica has expanded Rough but has called for changes in the investment regime for it to bring the site back to full capacity again.
Super sewer still on track despite Thames Water troubles June 30, 2023 It is “inconceivable” that Thames Water’s financial woes will derail London’s new super sewer, says Tideway boss.
Energy costs to fall from July but bills still almost double pre-crisis levels June 30, 2023 Households will pay less for their energy supplies from Saturday amid warnings bills will still be double the price before the crisis.
Thames Water and Ofwat face Westminster grilling over growing debt pressures June 30, 2023 MPs will grill Thames Water executives and market watchdog Ofwat amid growing concerns over the finances of the UK's largest water supplier.
Yorkshire Water raises £500m from shareholders amid Thames Water troubles June 29, 2023 Yorkshire Water has raised £500m from shareholders, as part of its long-term equity plan to invest nearly a £1bn over the next five years.