Grid orders get fast tracked
NESO is changing the rulebook to speed up ready to go connection projects The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has unveiled a new roadmap to fix Britain’s grid connections logjam and speed up clean power projects vital to hitting the 2030 target. The updated timeline, will fast-track shovel-ready schemes and prioritise those essential for delivering […]
Home green upgrades should be faster
ENA promises to make it easier for homes and small businesses to go low carbon The Energy Networks Association (ENA) is rolling out major upgrades to its Connect Direct platform as it hits 185,000 grid connection applications, promising faster approvals for domestic low-carbon tech. Connect Direct is the one-stop shop for installers to get permission from […]
Miliband won’t make energy cleaner just more expensive
Analyst slams Labour’s clean energy policies saying it will ironically lead to more importing of oil and gas Ed Miliband’s big green pitch at Labour’s conference is already under fire, with critics warning his plans will hike bills, drive out investment and damage energy security. Andy Mayer, energy analyst at the Institute of Economic Affairs, […]
Miliband doesn’t give a frack about Reform’s energy policies
Energy Secretary used his speech at conference to deflect criticism of Labour’s green energy policy Ed Miliband closed Labour’s conference in Liverpool with a stinging defence of his climate agenda and a warning to his critics. He made clean energy and public ownership the centrepiece of his pitch – and slammed the notion of reviving […]
Earth is sick and is showing signs of decline
Scientists say seven of nine planetary warning points now breached The planet’s health is worsening fast, with scientists warning that seven of nine planetary boundaries have now been breached – including ocean acidification for the first time. The “Planetary Health Check 2025” report says Earth’s life-support systems are edging closer to collapse, threatening ecosystems and human […]
Blackouts will happen more often unless grids are rebuilt fast
EU grids need rapid investment otherwise incidents like the Spanish blackout will rise Five months after a massive blackout plunged Spain and Portugal into darkness, a new report warns Europe risks more crises unless it invests heavily in its power grids. The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) says the April outage, which left parts […]
Over 75% of national climate plans include renewable energy targets
Global Renewables Alliance welcomes surge in renewable targets within new climate plans but urges governments to accelerate action As world leaders finish the UN Climate Action Summit, new and updated national climate plans (NDCs) reveal strong momentum on renewable energy. More than 75%of NDCs now include quantified targets for renewable deployment, a milestone that underscores […]
Charities and small businesses fear closure as energy costs rise
Half of UK charities and nearly two in five SMEs fear closure within five years due to energy costs More than half of UK charities and two in five small and medium enterprises (SMEs) fear they may not survive the next five years as rising energy costs and increased demand for services push them to breaking […]
Carbon capture is go! With 500 jobs secured
Two CCS projects in North Wales and North West England move to construction, securing skilled jobs Two carbon capture projects in North Wales and the North West have received final government approval, securing 500 skilled jobs and marking a major milestone for the UK’s net zero ambitions. Heidelberg Materials will build the UK’s first carbon capture-enabled […]
OVO launches UK’s first EV charging subscription
For £27.50 per month customers can charge EVs both at home and from public sites OVO has launched Charge Anytime, the UK’s first EV charging subscription that covers both home and public charging for a single fixed monthly price. The Standard plan starts at £27.50 a month, saving EV drivers £340 per year, while the Premium plan […]
