UK solar industry body criticises lack of support in ten-point green plan
Despite being the most cost-effective electricity generating technology for the foreseeable future according to the Government’s own forecasts, solar was noticeably absent from the...
City’s ‘pioneering’ green energy deal could be blueprint for local authorities
A ‘pioneering’ £40 million green energy deal could provide a blueprint for local authorities seeking to reduce carbon emissions and cut costs, the City...
Eon puts air quality on the map with new awareness campaign
In its ongoing commitment to raise awareness about air pollution, Eon has launched its Air Care Research, featuring the views of more than 4,000...
PM outlines his ten point plan for a green industrial revolution
The Prime Minister today sets out his ambitious ten point plan for a green industrial revolution which will create and support up to 250,000...
UK appoints champion to spur business on to net zero emissions
The Prime Minister has appointed Andrew Griffith MP as the UK’s Net Zero Business Champion to support the country’s business community to make credible...
UK government commissions space solar power stations research
Solar energy harvested in space offers the potential for an unlimited and constant zero carbon power source.
The UK government has commissioned new research into...
Five UK business groups call for ‘just transition’ to net-zero by 2050
Five UK business groups have joined forces as part of their goal to create a net-zero free UK by 2050. The Confederation of British Industry...
UK government launches taskforce to support drive for 2 million green jobs by 2030
The UK government aims to create 2 million green jobs by 2030 by launching a new Green Jobs Taskforce. The Green Jobs Taskforce, to...
Oxera helps National Grid to achieve settlement in major cartel litigation
Multidisciplinary team of Oxera experts provide National Grid with critical support and analysis in cartel case of 11 producers of underground and submarine high-voltage power...
Labour challenges government to ‘Build it in Britain’ and support 400,000 new jobs with...
Labour challenged the government to ‘Build it in Britain’ and support the creation of 400,000 jobs, including in the crucial manufacturing sector, through a...
Beis launches direct air capture and other greenhouse gas removal technologies competition
In June 2020 the Prime Minister announced up to £100 million of new research and development funding to help develop direct air capture technologies...
Investor alliance calls for companies to ditch coal
Members of the 30-strong UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance have published their position on thermal coal, calling for the cancellation of all new thermal...
£134 million boost to help UK businesses build back greener
Businesses across the UK are set to benefit from £134 million investment, enabling ground-breaking clean growth projects, develop new technologies and secure new jobs.
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Ofgem issues three final orders for £15 million in unpaid Renewables Obligation and Feed-in...
Ofgem has issued three suppliers with final orders compelling them to pay £15 million in outstanding payments to comply with the Renewables Obligation (RO)...
Support to rebuild from Covid-19 ‘heavily’ weighted towards fossil fuels
A new report from technology company Wärtsilä reveals that UK and US stimulus packages announced for energy, as part of measures to rebuild from...
Ofgem suspends policy development on power trading liquidity
Ofgem has suspended new policy development on improving liquidity in traded power markets.
The regulator says that since market monitoring measures, aimed to improve liquidity were...
A big binary decision on hydrogen is not the approach we need
Focusing on “Net Zero by 2050” fundamentally misunderstands the problem of the Climate Crisis. While the destination is absolutely critical, it is the journey...
Need for a more flexible energy system highlighted by lockdown and conditions
An unusually low wind output coinciding with a number of generator outages means the cushion of spare capacity has been reduced said system operator...
Households and businesses set to benefit from biomethane boost
While there is much talk about hydrogen as a potential replacement for natural gas in the drive towards net zero emissions, green gas is...
Competition and Markets Authority set to rule against water regulator
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) looks set to rule against water regulator Ofwat following a challenge from water companies that feel its regulatory...