Scotland at risk of water scarcity
Half of Scotland’s rivers at Alert as dry weather persists. Scotland is facing rising pressure on its natural water resources as half of the country’s river catchments are now at Alert status for water scarcity. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) published its latest water situation highlighting the ongoing impact of dry weather and declining river flows. […]
Global EV sales surge past 20 million
One in four new cars sold around the world are now electric Electric vehicle (EV) sales are set to surpass 20 million globally in 2025, accounting for around 25% of all cars sold. According to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest Global EV Outlook – this milestone signals strong momentum for the sector, with record growth continuing […]
Public trust in water companies hits new low
CCW survey finds fewer customers believe water charges are fair, with trust in the sector continuing to decline Public trust in water companies has fallen to a record low, with fewer households believing their bills are fair or offer value for money, according to the Consumer Council for Water’s (CCW) latest annual Water Matters survey. Only 53% […]
Wanted: North Sea carbon storage sites
New £21 billion investment round opened to store carbon in depleted north sea wells The UK has taken another step towards becoming a carbon capture powerhouse, as the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) today opened nominations for new carbon storage sites. The move comes hot on the heels of recent carbon storage permits issued to […]
Cut electricity prices or lose clean industry boom
Coalition urges Chancellor to shift green levies off bills to unlock growth and drive industrial electrification A coalition of leading businesses, investors and climate groups is urging the government to urgently cut electricity prices to boost industrial growth and secure Britain’s role in the clean economy. In a letter sent to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, the […]
Lords pan plans to extend public support for Drax
House of Lords concerned biomass support until 2031 is not delivering value to the public A House of Lords committee has criticised government plans to extend financial support for large-scale biomass generators, warning the main beneficiary – Drax power station – could be handed a poor value-for-money deal at consumers’ expense. In its latest report, […]
National grid says fire triggered tube chaos
London underground lost power to several lines leading to passengers being stranded as services stopped A major power failure sparked travel chaos across London on Monday afternoon, grinding parts of the Tube to a halt and leaving thousands of commuters stranded. The disruption began around 14:30 when a fault on the National Grid’s transmission system […]
Fixed vs Flexible Energy Contracts: Which Is Right for Your Business?
Fixed vs Flexible Energy Contracts: Which Is Right for Your Business? With energy prices continuing to fluctuate, choosing the right energy contract has never been more important for UK businesses. Energy costs make up a significant portion of operating expenses, and the type of contract you choose can substantially impact businesses. Energy costs make up […]
Outdated grid planning risks derailing Europe’s fossil fuel exit
Poor governance and obsolete mandates are delaying renewables, threatening EU transition Europe’s electricity grid is lagging behind the pace of renewable energy growth, jeopardising efforts to cut fossil fuel reliance. That’s the latest from a report by Beyond Fossil Fuels, E3G, Ember and the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis. The report finds outdated […]
Ofgem enforcement delivers £150 million in support for vulnerable energy customers
Funds from rule-breaking energy firms have backed 640 projects, helping with bills, efficiency and advice Ofgem has secured more than £150 million in funding for vulnerable energy consumers through its enforcement actions against rule-breaking energy companies, with the latest round of £9.6 million grants bringing the total distributed under the Energy Redress Scheme to £152 […]
