Home sought for UK’s ground-breaking prototype fusion power plant

Local communities across the UK are being asked to step forward with proposals to house a prototype fusion power plant in a move that...

New webinar: what The Energy White Paper means for your businesses

This year has seen sustainability take centre stage, with the government announcing a new ‘10-point plan’ for a green recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic,...

Ofgem reviews its approach to supplier licensing

Ofgem is reviewing its approach to supplier licensing to strengthen the regulatory regime, improve standards of financial resilience and provide better consumer protection.  These...

81% of British consumers support carbon labelling on daily services and 60% would pay...

Professional services company, GHD is calling on the government to build on its 10-point plan to accelerate the UK’s path to net zero by introducing...

Impact of the UK’s public investments in UKAEA fusion research

This study by London Economics for the Department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) assesses the costs and benefits of the UK’s investments...

Green industrial revolution in sight as government sets out plans for more clean energy

The fourth round of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, opening late 2021, will aim to double the capacity of renewable energy compared to...

Energy Institute issues Generation 2050 Manifesto

A 1000-strong body of young people coming up through the ranks in global energy sector have today sent an unambiguous message to leaders in...

Scottish National Investment Bank launched

The Scottish National Investment Bank has officially opened for business with the completion of its first major investment. It is being capitalised by the Scottish...

Ofgem consults on COVID-19 costs in energy price cap

Ofgem is consulting on proposals to amend the default tariff price cap’s 'Adjustment Allowance' from April 1 2021 to account for the impact of...

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...