British Gas launches free membership scheme with exclusive offers and discounts
Energy membership club will offer discounts on boilers and other appliances and repair services British Gas has unveiled a new free membership scheme designed to give households access to personalised savings on home maintenance, repairs, and energy-related services. Open to all new and existing customers, the British Gas Membership is available now and offers a range of […]
Sizewell C reactions; momentous, vital, key – to condemnation and regret
Labour have backed billions for building new reactor which they say will cut bills and employ thousands Labour’s decision to commit £14.2bn to funding Sizewell C has been welcomed by unions and the wider nuclear sector. But protestors say it will be a costly white elephant beset by delays and costing us far more. The GMB […]
Reeves pushes button on Sizewell C
Chancellor announces £14bn package to back new reactor in Suffolk Rachel Reeves has given Sizewell C the green light. Labour has confirmed a £14.2 billion investment in the Sizewell C nuclear plant, which marks a major moment for the country’s energy security and economic growth. The Chancellor will unveil the commitment at the GMB Congress […]
Brighter kids! Solar rollout to power learning begins
GB Energy rolls out solar to 11 schools to save them £175k yearly on energy bills Kids could soon be learning by the light of the sun – literally – as the first wave of Great British Energy’s rooftop solar rollout goes live. Eleven schools have been announced as the first to benefit from a […]
India turns to hydrogen
Government wants 1000 trucks and buses powered by hydrogen on Indian roads within five years India is ramping up its clean transport ambitions, aiming to have at least 1,000 hydrogen-powered trucks and buses on the road by 2030. The move reported by Business Standard, marks a major step in the country’s strategy to decarbonise its transport […]
Kilmarnock substation upgrade boosts green energy capacity and resilience
SP Energy Networks has completed an £8.4 million upgrade to allow more renewables to connect SP Energy Networks has completed an £8.4 million upgrade to its Kilmarnock Town substation, increasing grid capacity and supporting energy transition. As electricity demand is forecast to double by 2050, this modernisation will allow more renewable energy to connect locally […]
Compulsory solar panels on new builds
Labour announce mandatory installation as part of the new Future Homes Standard Millions of new-build homes across England will soon come fitted with solar panels as standard, as the government confirms major changes to building regulations under its Future Homes Standard. The move, announced today, is designed to slash energy bills, cut emissions and put renewable […]
Data centre heat and hydrogen for resilience?
Four UKPN projects aim to reuse waste heat, unlock flexibility and create hydrogen UK Power Networks (UKPN) has secured funding for four pioneering energy projects through Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund, each aimed at supporting the journey towards a lower-carbon, more resilient electricity system. Among the most ambitious is Hot Chips, a project that explores reusing waste […]
TotalEnergies acquires major solar and battery project from Low Carbon
Energy giant has purchased 435 MW of solar and battery projects in southern England TotalEnergies has announced the acquisition of a significant renewable energy portfolio from Low Carbon, comprising 350 MW of solar projects and 85 MW of battery storage across southern England. The deal strengthens TotalEnergies’ position in the clean energy market and supports […]
£20m upgrade to boost Dorset’s electricity for 60,000 customers
Chickerell substation upgrade will enhance power capacity, resilience and green energy access in Dorset More than 60,000 homes and businesses across south-west Dorset are set to benefit from a £20 million investment in electricity infrastructure by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN). Work begins this month to upgrade the Chickerell substation near Weymouth, modernising ageing […]
