Shetland fishermen fear being squeezed out as offshore energy expands
Shetland fishermen fear being squeezed out as offshore energy expands Shetland fishing fleets warn offshore energy projects threaten vital fishing grounds A new report has warned that Shetland’s fishing fleet faces escalating pressure from a growing number of large-scale offshore energy developments, raising concerns over sustainability and long-term food security. The report, co-developed by the […]
Wood burning stoves face the chop
Net zero grid within a decade? Britain cannot hit its clean air targets while smoke is rising from millions of stoves Wood-burning stoves are now one of Britain’s dirtiest hidden polluters and the government’s new Environmental Improvement Plan finally says it out loud. Domestic burners pump more dangerous PM2.5 into the air than traffic and ministers are moving […]
Net zero grid within a decade?
Net zero grid within a decade? Britain could have three times current levels of renewable energy by 2035 Britain is gearing up for one of the biggest green-power jumps in its history with renewable capacity set to almost triple by 2035. That is the headline from new GlobalData analysis which shows the UK surging from 61GW of clean […]
North Sea rescue plan outlined
North Sea rescue plan outlined New plan will allow some extraction and financial assistant to transition workers jobs The government has fired the starting gun on a sweeping overhaul of the North Sea with a plan that aims to protect today’s workers and build tomorrow’s clean energy powerhouse. The North Sea Future Plan sets out how the […]
We’ll cut your bills business told
We’ll cut your bills business told Labour has launched a new scheme to cut business bills by 25% Ministers say more than 7,000 British businesses will see their power bills fall by up to 25% under a new scheme launched today. Business Secretary Peter Kyle used his keynote speech at the CBI Conference to hammer home […]
COP has to stop we need something different
COP has to stop we need something different Editorial – COP30 should be the last and it’s time to force business to the table COP30 should be the last COP. I say that without hesitation because Brazil has just proven the whole circus has lost the plot. Millions get spent on these summits yet emissions keep […]
Price cap up just a touch
Price cap up just a touch Ofgem says Jan to March price cap will be 0.2% higher costing about 28p a month Ofgem has confirmed a slight rise in the energy price cap for January to March 2026 with bills nudging up by just 0.2%. The increase adds around 28 pence a month to the average dual […]
Coal exit a step closer at COP30?
Coal exit a step closer at COP30? New report sets out how to turn dying coal plants into clean power systems with France leading the way A major new report unveiled at COP30 says the world can accelerate the phase-out of coal if governments move fast to convert old plants into clean energy projects. The […]
Windpower sets new record for baseload
Windpower sets new record for baseload Wind supplied 43% of all power last week setting a new record of 22.7 GW Great Britain has set a new wind generation record and it is a big one. At 7:30pm on 11 November wind turbines were pumping out 22,711MW, beating the previous high of 22,523MW set in […]
NESO ready to shape energy plans for every nation and region
NESO ready to shape energy plans for every nation and region Consultation starts for first ever plan for regional infrastructure needs for decarbonisation NESO has kicked off a major consultation to decide how Britain will plan its future energy networks at a regional level. It is the first time Great Britain will create formal Regional […]
