Renewables to overtake gas as cheapest power source by 2028, REA finds
Renewables to overtake gas as cheapest power source by 2028, REA finds Renewables to beat gas on cost by 2028 as jobs and investment surge Renewable electricity is set to become the clear economic winner over natural gas by 2028 to 2029, according to new analysis from the Renewable Energy Association. The findings, published in […]
‘Just stop oil’ and Britain becomes poorer and less secure
‘Just stop oil’ and Britain becomes poorer and less secure Report says ending North Sea production would raise emissions, cut jobs and weaken energy security A new discussion paper from the Institute of Economic Affairs argues that ending UK oil and gas production would damage the economy, increase global emissions and threaten energy security. The paper, Just Stop […]
European carbon prices slide as leaders question ETS reform
European carbon prices slide as leaders question ETS reform Prices drop to six month low after calls from Germany and Czech Republic to revise system European carbon prices fell to near six month lows on 12 February after fresh political pressure to reform the bloc’s carbon market ahead of an EU leaders’ summit. Allowances under the European […]
Eurelectric urges stronger defence of Europe’s power grids
Eurelectric urges stronger defence of Europe’s power grids Report warns hybrid and cyber attacks are intensifying pressure on Europe’s electricity infrastructure Eurelectric has warned that rising security threats require a battle tested electricity system across Europe, as attacks on critical infrastructure increase in scale and frequency. Launching a new report at the recent Munich Security Conference, the […]
EU battery storage hit record levels in 2025
EU battery storage hit record levels in 2025 The EU installed 27.1 GWh of new battery storage in 2025, led by rapid utility-scale deployment The EU installed a record 27.1 GWh of new battery storage in 2025, marking the 12th consecutive year of growth. Deployment rose by 45% year on year, driven largely by utility-scale […]
Gas prices still driving electricity bill rises, UKERC analysis shows
Gas prices still driving electricity bill rises, UKERC analysis shows Gas prices responsible for 66% of electricity bill rises and will continue to be a factor for years Wholesale gas prices remain the dominant driver of rising electricity bills in Britain, according to new analysis from the UK Energy Research Centre. UKERC found that 66% of electricity bill […]
Trump scraps $30bn of clean energy finance
Trump scraps $30bn of clean energy finance President’s administration cuts Biden era plans to invest in more nuclear and gas The Trump administration has moved to cancel almost $30 billion (£24 billion) of clean energy financing approved under Joe Biden, ripping up deals from the US Energy Department’s powerful loans programme. The department said it […]
Confidence, not grants, are key to unlocking used EV market
Confidence, not grants, are key to unlocking used EV market A Battery guarantee for EVs could accelerate trust in second hand cars says survey New research suggests the next phase of the UK’s electric vehicle transition will be decided in the used car market, where confidence remains critically low. Analysts argue that improving trust in […]
Consumer Scotland raises concerns over heat networks ahead of new protections
Consumer Scotland raises concerns over heat networks ahead of new protections The statutory advocate claims households have faced issues around pricing, billing and service standards Consumer Scotland is claiming heat network consumers in Scotland have faced problems in a market that has had limited consumer protections to date, ahead of new regulations due to start […]
Ipsum contracts boost grid upgrades to cut emissions and meet Clean Power 2030
Ipsum contracts boost grid upgrades to cut emissions and meet Clean Power 2030 Grid upgrades accelerate clean power and cut reliance on fossil fuels Ipsum Group has secured four 132kV Major Projects contracts with SP Energy Networks. The work supports the Government’s Clean Power 2030 ambition to deliver a cleaner, more secure electricity system. During […]
