Market wide metering change – business must get ready now
Consultancy Utility Bidder says there’s plenty of opportunity but also risks ahead The way businesses are billed for energy is about to change, with suppliers now required to settle trades and payments on a half-hourly basis under Market-Wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS). The government mandate, originally set for early April 2025, has been pushed back to October […]
Miliband travels to China for new start
Britain to reset relationship with China on climate change as well as low carbon technology Britain is set to revive formal climate talks with China for the first time in nearly eight years, as ministers from both countries meet in Beijing to push forward cooperation on tackling global emissions. With the UK on a mission […]
Big infrastructure plans need closer governance
The National Audit Office has warned the bill for so called mega projects can spiral out of control easily The government’s handling of mega-projects is under scrutiny as the National Audit Office (NAO) warns that costly and complex infrastructure schemes are at risk of overruns and spiralling budgets without major reforms. The NAO report comes in the […]
Carbon costs could bury cement sector
Carbon costs could lead to closures of cement works unless changes are made The cement industry is on the brink of a major financial and structural upheaval as rising carbon costs threaten to reshape global production. Emir Adiguzel, Founder and Director of the World Cement Association, told a conference in Athens, carbon costs are no […]
Crown Estate reforms release £1.5bn for infrastructure
New law means more money to develop renewable power in British waters and land owned by the state The Crown Estate is set to pump £1.5 billion into public services and critical infrastructure over the next 15 years, thanks to sweeping new powers under the Crown Estate Act. The changes, designed to accelerate economic growth […]
Cyprus’ Power Grid at the Brink: Challenges and Solutions
Rising demand and extreme weather highlight the need for better grid management. The Cypriot grid under strain The Cypriot electricity system was operating at the limits of its stability. Due to the cold weather, the demand for electricity had increased and needed to be met by the generation resources. However, balancing these fluctuations is difficult in the […]
Welsh will get raw deal under zonal pricing
Zonal pricing could carve Wales up into four patches with most industries facing higher cost RenewableUK Cymru is sounding the alarm over a new government plan that could see Welsh energy bills soar under a zonal electricity pricing scheme. The proposal, which would divide the UK into different pricing zones, risks turning Wales into one of the most […]
Gemserv retains heat delivery contract
It will help enhance heat network efficiency nationwide until 2029 Gemserv, has secured a renewed contract to deliver the government’s Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) through to 2029, underpinning the UK’s transition to net zero. The scheme provides critical funding and support to optimise the efficiency of existing heat networks, cutting carbon emissions and helping […]
Highland Council backs Orkney offshore windfarm
Local support paves the way for major offshore wind project, boosting Scotland’s clean energy drive The Highland Council has given its support to the West of Orkney Windfarm’s offshore proposals, marking a significant milestone for the multi-billion pound project. Yesterday the council’s committee agreed to endorse the developer’s comprehensive offshore consent application, first submitted to […]
Germany’s big green hydrogen deal
Energy giants TotalEnergies and RWE seal a 15 year deal to generate and use green hydrogen TotalEnergies and RWE have sealed a landmark deal that marks a major step forward for Germany’s green hydrogen market. The deal secures a long-term supply agreement that benefits both companies and accelerates industrial decarbonisation. Under the 15-year agreement, TotalEnergies will purchase 30,000 metric […]
