Three million smart meters not working as intended as government rollout stalls June 14, 2023 The government is facing challenges in meeting its latest smart meter rollout targets as suppliers, warns the NAO.
Space-based solar farms could power millions of homes, suggests Shapps June 13, 2023 Space-based solar power could help tackle climate change, Grant Shapps said as he promised £4.3 million for research projects.
Space-based solar to get an early lift off from the UK June 13, 2023 Solar panels in space could help meet the UK's energy needs, with the government poised to announce funding for new projects.
Hunt urged to ‘double down’ on backing offshore wind or risk falling behind rivals June 12, 2023 The government needs to incentivise domestic offshore wind and support the industry so that the UK can compete with international rivals.
Labour’s energy agenda needs a solution for the UK’s oil and gas demands June 12, 2023 Labour's energy manifesto needs a solution for the UK's oil and gas needs if the opposition are fit for government.
Barratt warns of skills shortage if solar panels made mandatory for new homes June 12, 2023 The UK's biggest housebuilder has warned of a skills shortage in the country's solar panel sector, arguing that there would need to be significant boost in training for new technicians if the government decides to make the installation of solar panels mandatory for new-build houses.
Labour would slash planning red tape in green energy bid June 11, 2023 Labour would slash planning regulations in a reported bid to boost Britain’s green energy construction of wind farms and nuclear plants.
Sunak and Biden announce UK-US partnership on AI, minerals and Ukraine June 9, 2023 Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak announced their countries would partner on AI, clean energy and critical minerals.
UK will have to spend £9bn more in foreign gas if it fails to ramp up heat pumps June 8, 2023 A lack of government ambition in ramping up the installation of heat pumps, will force the UK to spend a further £9bn on extra gas imports.
Energy industry backs Ofgem’s net zero role in bid to ramp up renewables June 7, 2023 The energy sector has broadly welcomed the government's move to expand Ofgem's remit and legally require the watchdog help drive the UK towards net zero carbon emissions over the next three decades.