Technology costs and inflation could drive up price of wind power January 22, 2023 The price of wind power could rise in the coming years, warns Cornwall Insight, as technology comes more expensive
UK government gives millions to China-backed semiconductor firm in Lincoln January 22, 2023 A microchip maker whose owner has alleged links to China's military has reportedly been handed £3m in government support.
National Grid triggers household energy saving plan as cold snap bites January 22, 2023 Households will be paid to cut their energy use as a precaution, with frosty weather straining the National Grid's energy network.
Grant Shapps cracks down on suppliers forcing households to use prepayment meters January 22, 2023 Grant Shapps has told energy suppliers they must stop forcing financially vulnerable households to switch to prepayment meters.
Copper prices set to surge this year as China reopens January 22, 2023 Copper prices could boom this year, with China loosening its stringent zero-Covid policies – boosting demand for the orange metal.
SSE hikes profit expectations powered by oil and gas prices January 20, 2023 SSE has raised its profits forecasts from 120p to 150p per share for the full-year, following soaring oil and gas prices.
Starmer tells Davos Labour would ban oil and gas projects, as critics say it jeopardises net zero and energy security January 20, 2023 Labour risks the UK's energy security by calling for no further investment new oil and gas projects in the North Sea, OEUK warned.
Energy bills: Octopus tops Which? survey with SSE and Scottish Power trailing behind amid calls for more customer support January 20, 2023 Octopus Energy has topped a well-known annual customer survey, after winning over households with its customer service.
Energy bills could drop under £2,000 per year as Cornwall Insight slashes price cap prediction again January 19, 2023 Energy bills could fall even further than expected next winter - with the price cap dropping below £2,000 per year.
Could UK’s nuclear power deadlock be broken by the emergence of ‘cheaper’ thorium SMR technology? January 19, 2023 Danish energy specialist Copenhagen Atomics is proposing SMRs powered by molten salt and thorium to reach the UK's nuclear ambitions.