UK energy bill fears: Will energy shortages lead to soaring prices?
Experts will issue a warning that the approaching winter could bring even greater difficulties, surpassing the challenges experienced in previous winters. Energy experts have sounded the alarm over the UK’s heavy dependence on imports, cautioning that this leaves the nation vulnerable to price volatility. Analysis conducted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) last year revealed that the energy crisis had […]
UK carbon prices: Government makes pollution easier for businesses?
The government’s recent changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme have been met with criticism from analysts. The government‘s decision to reduce the “cap” in the UK Emission Trading Scheme (UK ETS) has drawn criticism from experts who said that the move makes it cheaper for businesses to pollute. The UK ETS replaced the UK’s participation in the EU ETS on 1st […]
Charities and community groups can access £3m Ofgem funds
Charities and community groups across England, Scotland and Wales are invited to bid for £3 million in funding from the Ofgem Energy Redress Scheme’s fifth funding round. Ofgem Energy Redress Scheme has opened its fifth funding round, making £3 million available for charities and community organisations. The scheme aims to provide financial support to initiatives focusing […]
Missed bill payments surge to winter levels
Around 2.4 million households have missed at least one essential bill payment, including energy and water bills, in the month to mid-July, according to a report The number of people missing payments on household bills, such as energy, phone and water, has surged to levels typically observed during winter. A new report by consumer group Which? estimates around 2.4 […]
Own UK solar farms: Public share offers now available
A collaboration of five UK community energy groups has initiated share offers to fund the transfer of seven operational solar farms into community ownership Five UK community energy groups have teamed up to offer shares in seven operational solar farms. The newly-formed consortium, known as Community Energy Together (CET), aims to bring these solar farms under […]
