More than 250k families to receive letters confirming £150 discount on energy bills
The move follows the government’s decision last year to expand the Warm Home Discount to an additional 2.7m households More than 250,000 families will receive letters confirming they will get a £150 discount on their energy bills this winter. The move is part of the UK Government’s drive to help families tackle energy affordability and […]
NHS trusts to save £65m through solar rollout with Great British Energy
The average NHS site is estimated to save around £35,000 a year in energy bills Dozens of NHS trusts across England are estimated to save up to £65 million in energy bills in total following the rollout of solar panels across their sites. Under the expanded government scheme, Great British Energy will install solar panels for 34 […]
New projects to improve access to North Sea data awarded £107k
One of the schemes will bring together datasets from multiple government agencies in one place Two schemes aimed at making data in the North Sea easier to access have been awarded a total funding of £107,000. The Regulators’ Pioneer Fund is providing the financial support to the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) for two workstreams, one […]
Energy UK urges Ofgem reform to cut red tape and unlock investment
Trade body wants a slimmer Ofgem focused on economic regulation, with the CMA taking consumer duties Energy UK is calling for a major overhaul of Ofgem, claiming the regulator has become too large and bureaucratic to protect customers or enable investment at pace. The paper lands as DESNZ reviews Ofgem’s performance and future role. According to Energy UK, Ofgem’s headcount […]
No half measures: E.ON Next customers begin benefiting from half-hourly meter readings
Half-hourly settlement brings accurate bills, smarter tariffs, and stronger support for clean power E.ON Next customers are among the first in Britain to move onto Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement, a key upgrade that records electricity use every 30 minutes instead of monthly reads. The shift promises more accurate billing, more transparent costs and a platform […]
‘Perfect storm’ for Wales unless climate action involves communities
NICW urges Wales to embed community-led adaptation and clear accountability into climate resilience The National Infrastructure Commission for Wales (NICW) has warned that without urgent action to prepare for worsening climate impacts, Wales risks being left dangerously exposed to future floods, heatwaves and coastal erosion. Its new report, A Perfect Storm, asks whether Wales is […]
Clean energy sector seeks Armed force veterans
New scheme to recruit armed forces veterans for jobs across north east A new drive has begun to help former armed forces members and their families build careers in clean energy across the Humber, Lincolnshire and East Anglia. The Mission Renewable Armed Forces Clean Energy Initiative aims to open doors to jobs in industries such […]
Cardiff to curb SUV “carspreading” with fairer, weight-based parking charges
Council set to vote on permit surcharges for the heaviest vehicles to cut danger and congestion Cardiff Council will today vote on plans to tackle so-called “carspreading” by introducing fairer parking charges for the heaviest vehicles in the city. Campaigners and a local mother whose teenage son was hit by a car have welcomed the […]
Majority of Brits doubt 2050 net zero goal will be hit
New survey finds 69% lack confidence in 2050 net zero and 86% want stronger incentives Most homeowners want faster action on the energy crisis and practical help to adopt clean technologies, according to a new iChoosr survey of more than 1,000 energy-conscious consumers. Two thirds are not confident the UK will meet its 2050 net […]
National Grid invites communities to shape £4.2 million benefit fund
National Grid £4.2 million benefit fund for the Bramford to Twinstead project covering Essex and Suffolk National Grid is inviting communities across Suffolk and Essex to share their views on how a £4.2 million community benefit fund should be used to deliver long-term local improvements. The funding forms part of the Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement […]
