Historic bodies launch retrofit training handbook to tackle climate change
Manual to help when retrofitting some of the 6.5 million pre 1919 buildings Historic England, Cadw and Historic Environment Scotland have jointly published a new handbook to support retrofit qualifications for traditional buildings. This handbook comes at a crucial time as Britain aims to decarbonise its built environment, with 6.5 million pre-1919 buildings across England, Scotland and […]
Sheffield’s steel to power low carbon heat
Waste heat from steel melting will be piped into a network to power 500 buildings A new partnership between E.ON UK and Sheffield stainless steel manufacturer Marcegaglia will channel waste heat from the city’s industrial processes into local homes and businesses. The move strengthens Sheffield’s role as a pioneer in low carbon heating and supports […]
Wylfa is a ‘no brainer’ says Welsh MP
Llinos Medi tells parliament Wylfa is essential for clean energy and economic growth in north Wales Ynys Môn MP Llinos Medi has urged the UK Government to take swift and decisive action to advance nuclear development at the Wylfa site, calling the project “a no-brainer.” The Wylfa site has played a key role in Anglesey’s […]
Young guns wanted for green growth
Labour sets up regional skills hubs across the country to help deliver clean power Labour has announnced a new wave of training and apprenticeships to gear up young people to take on thousands of clean energy jobs by 2030. As the government ramps up efforts to deliver its Plan for Change and build a clean […]
SMEs go green for growth – but want cash support
Small businesses are accelerating climate action in response to customer demand Small businesses are stepping up on climate action to stay competitive and future-proof their operations – but most say they’re doing it without enough help. That’s according to the latest SME Climate Hub Survey, which shows customer pressure, compliance rules and business resilience are […]
Oil and gas majors slipping further from Paris targets warns report
Return to extracting oil and gas means big producers are backtracking on pledges Oil and gas giants are sliding even further from their climate promises, with none of the major producers anywhere close to aligning with the Paris Agreement targets. Financial think tank Carbon Tracker has published its latest report, Paris Maligned III, the first sector-wide […]
Flagship Energy’s Tejal Shah Energy Markets Update – 9th April 2025
Tejal Shah, Head of Trading & Risk at Flagship Energy provides a market update Today we continue to see equity and commodity markets sell-off as U.S. reciprocal tariffs, which have raised fears of recession, took effect including a 104% duty on Chinese goods. European and UK Gas and power prices have also been affected and […]
Making sense of renewable energy procurement for businesses
British Gas has shared guidance to help SMEs navigate renewable energy procurement and explore the benefits of green contracts As energy costs remain high and sustainability becomes an increasing priority, British Gas has published a blog to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make sense of renewable energy procurement. The blog outlines the current energy […]
Centrica hydrogen projects shortlisted for funding
Centrica’s green hydrogen projects considered for government funding to tackle hard-to-decarbonise industries Centrica has welcomed the government’s announcement that two of its hydrogen initiatives have been shortlisted as part of Hydrogen Allocation Round 2 (HAR2), marking a significant step forward in the UK’s decarbonisation journey. Among the shortlisted schemes is the Singleton Birch Green Hydrogen project, which […]
Texas and Ireland examine measures to respond to data centres growth says GridBeyond’s report
Texas and Ireland explore grid reforms as data centre energy demand surges globally The rapid expansion of data centres has significantly increased electricity demand, prompting grid operators and regulators to consider how to ensure the reliable and sustainable integration of these large loads. Texas and Ireland’s have recognised the challenge and have implemented regulatory measures […]
