Net zero may be expensive but the UK cannot afford to sit out green energy subsidy race August 29, 2023 The UK's net zero goals and energy security ambitions depend on renewables, and with rivals offering vast subsidies, government must act.
Octopus Energy closes in on Shell deal as Big Six dominates the market August 28, 2023 Octopus Energy is closing in on a deal to snap up Shell's household energy business - which could be finalised as soon as this autumn.
Ofgem cannot fix the energy market unless ministers scrap the price cap August 21, 2023 Ofgem will struggle to fix the crisis-hit energy market unless the price cap is reformed, or even scrapped.
Treasury red tape on wind farms to cost bill payers £1.5bn per year, climate group warns August 17, 2023 Bill payers are being left £1.5bn worse off per year due to Treasury red tape blocking new offshore wind projects, according to the ECIU.
Ovo backs Ofgem call for ‘radical’ redesign of energy price cap as Brits brace for winter August 16, 2023 Ovo has supported Ofgem's calls for the set up of the energy price cap to be reconsidered, with household bills to stay high this winter.
One year on from Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act: Britain risks ‘divine right’ as frontrunner in green race August 16, 2023 The UK risks its position in the green energy race if it fails to respond to the US Inflation Reduction Act, an industry boss warns.
Wind turbines are getting old, here’s how the UK’s ageing fleet keeps spinning August 16, 2023 Wind turbines are routinely regarded as an energy source of the future, as debates spin over its upcoming role in the country’s supply mix.
All eyes on former hydrogen darling ITM Power’s results amid turbulence for green tech players August 15, 2023 ITM Power will finally unveil its results on Thursday this week, with the troubled hydrogen specialist delaying the announcement this summer.
Solar body urges government to expand boiler scheme and mandate new panels after record installations August 14, 2023 The government should expand the upgrade scheme for boilers with higher grants and mandate solar panels in new homes, says industry body MCS.
Net zero hopes are a fantasy without serious grid reform August 14, 2023 The government’s attempts to revive the UK’s North Sea oil and gas industry have fuelled debate across Westminster - but grid reform is key.