Green levies should be taken off energy bills to ease costs, says think tank May 18, 2022 Green levies should be scrapped from bills and shifted on to general taxation to reduce the burden on households, argues the CPS.
Exclusive: Forget expensive climate plans, low-cost solution to net zero is methane abatement, says Qnergy CEO May 17, 2022 It’s six months on from COP26 and the world is a very different place, but as the war in Ukraine continues and the cost of living crisis bites closer to home, the promises made in Glasgow still stand. Net zero is the big goal, but CEO of energy firm Qnergy, Ory Zik, told Morning Wire today he [...]
Drax unveils plans to build power station inside a mountain May 17, 2022 Drax plans to build a hydro power station inside a mountain, which will be housed inside a cavern large enough to fit Big Ben on its side.
Shell suffers blow as investor group withholds approval for energy transition plan May 16, 2022 A major investor has announced its intention to abstain on Shell's energy transition plans at the firm's upcoming annual general meeting.
EDF reaches deal with energy specialist to support heat pump roll-out May 16, 2022 Energy giant EDF has teamed up with CB Heating to boost its heat pump offering to customers and train more installers.
Activist investor prepares to take on Shell over climate targets May 12, 2022 Shell is preparing for a shareholder showdown at its upcoming AGM, as activists push for more stringent environmental targets.
Energy specialist warns government needs to spend £20bn on battery storage to meet renewable goals May 12, 2022 The government will have to commit £20bn on battery storage to meet renewables targets, argued energy specialists Cornwall Insight.
Octopus backs plans to build the world’s largest subsea power cable to power seven million homes May 12, 2022 Octopus is backing Xlinks' plans to build the world’s largest subsea power cable to deliver renewable energy from Morocco to the UK.
UK electricity grid faces oversupply problems May 10, 2022 The UK's electricity grid will have an oversupply of renewable and nuclear more than half the time by 2030, according to LCP.
Energy Bill: Government commits to renewable ramp up but lacks plan for cost-of-living crisis May 10, 2022 Industry commentators have responded to the inclusion of the Energy Security Bill in the Queen's Speech, and the lack of support for households.