UK risks ‘mothballing multi-billion pound projects’ by persisting with windfall tax on electricity generators – green energy boss February 9, 2023 The UK risks losing out to US and EU if it persists with the windfall tax on electricity generators, says a green energy boss.
Shell wins High Court injunction against Greenpeace protestors occupying oil platform in North Sea February 7, 2023 Shell has won a bid for a new High Court injunction against Greenpeace protesters occupying an oil platform as it is transported to the North Sea. On January 31, four protesters from the environmental campaign group boarded the White Marlin, a heavy-load ship carrying a floating oil and gas platform, as it travelled near the [...]
Britishvolt: Rescue deal doesn’t mean UK will achieve EV goals, analysts say February 7, 2023 The UK’s future in electric vehicles is uncertain, warned experts, despite the impending rescue takeover of collapsed start-up Britishvolt.
Green energy: Subsidies need planning reform to stop firms being lured by US billions – Wartsila boss February 6, 2023 Subsidies for green energy will only lead to a ramp up of renewables if they are matched with planning reforms, warned Wartsila.
Only two new onshore wind turbines were built in England last year, reigniting calls for planning reform February 6, 2023 Just two onshore wind turbines were installed in England last year, as the industry awaits pledged planning reforms for new projects.
Ofgem slaps Eon with provisional order in clampdown on poor service as it launches urgent British Gas probe February 2, 2023 Ofgem has continued its clampdown on the energy sector, naming and shaming firms in a critical review of the energy market.
Natwest calls for stamp duty rebate to fund green home improvements February 1, 2023 The government should offer a rebate on stamp duty to fund energy efficiency plans for new homeowners, argues Natwest.
Hydrogen darling ITM Power to cut over 100 jobs as it grapples with heavy losses January 31, 2023 Hydrogen player ITM Power has slashed staff numbers by more than 100 people in a bid to shore up costs amid heavy losses.
British Steel and Tata Steel must go green if given £600m bailout, climate groups say January 31, 2023 The UK's steel sector needs to be more ambitious in its targets after receiving a bumper handout in taxpayer cash, says Green Alliance.
Octopus calls on Ofgem to ease higher costs for non-debit customers January 30, 2023 Octopus Energy has urged Ofgem to end payment penalties sooner for standard credit customers as the cost of living crisis bites.