Octopus Energy ramps up renewables push in South Korea
The energy company is backing a developer in the East Asian country to deploy 140MW of renewable energy Octopus Energy is ramping up its renewables push in Asia with an investment to support up to 20 solar farms in South Korea. It is backing Skygreen Energy in the South Asian country to deploy a total of […]
Government invests £38m to deliver green buses across England
A total of 12 local authorities have been granted the funding for the roll out of 319 new zero emission buses The UK Government has announced an investment of nearly £38 million to roll out zero emission buses across communities in England. The funding, which has been allocated to 12 local authorities, will support the […]
UK holds first meeting of new AI Energy Council
The Council agreed on five areas of focus for the coming year, including ensuring the UK’s energy system is ready to support the AI and computer infrastructure Industry heavyweights from across the energy and technology sectors met for the first meeting of the AI Energy Council in Westminster earlier this month. The inaugural round of […]
Starmer appoints former regulator boss to lead nuclear taskforce
John Fingleton, who stepped down as chief executive of the Office of Fair Trading in 2012, will lead a panel of nuclear experts as part of the Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce A former boss of the competition regulator has been appointed to lead the UK Government’s nuclear taskforce. John Fingleton, who stepped down as chief executive […]
West Midlands Mayor backs EV powered parcel deliveries
Trials of electric cargo vehicles at the University of Warwick aim to reduce emissions and improve air quality West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker visited the University of Warwick earlier this week to see a glimpse into future parcel delivery. He witnessed the trials of futuristic electric cargo vehicles that could eventually replace petrol and diesel […]
First-hand experience key to EV adoption
Lack of using electric vehicles fuels myths and hinders greener transport shift Lack of first-hand experience and misinformation, remain significant barriers to electric vehicle (EV) adoption across the UK. According to the findings from Motorpoint, petrol and diesel drivers are nearly three times more likely than EV owners to say they don’t know enough about battery-powered […]
Alternative clean heat solutions could unlock 10GW of flexibility
New report says heat pumps won’t be enough and alternative heat technologies are needed A new report from BEAMA, the trade association representing electrical product manufacturers, reveals that alternative clean heat technologies could unlock up to 10GW of flexibility by 2030. This is more than double the 4GW forecast by the National Grid ESO’s Clean […]
Faulty meter shouldn’t mean you’re cut off
Ofgem tells supply companies to provide 24/7 service to help restore power Households left without power due to a faulty meter will soon have access to 24/7 support, under new rules confirmed by Ofgem. From 1 August 2025, all energy suppliers will be required to offer round-the-clock enquiry services so customers can report a meter […]
Low income families at risk of high heating bills without urgent policy shift
Resolution Foundation says Labour must get its act together on decarbonising our heating The slow progress on decarbonising home heating won’t fix itself — and unless ministers act fast, the country risks missing vital climate targets while leaving low-income families stuck with rising bills says the Resolution Foundation. Despite big emissions cuts elsewhere, emissions from […]
EAC launches inquiry into ‘forever chemicals’
The Environmental Audit Committee investigating risks to people and the environment from certain chemicals The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has launched a new inquiry to examine the risks posed by Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), often referred to as “forever chemicals”. PFAS are a family of 14,000 man-made chemicals used in products ranging from waterproof […]
