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Mona Offshore Wind Farm secures development consent from government
08Jul

Mona Offshore Wind Farm secures development consent from government

1.5GW wind project in the Irish Sea receives green light after thorough examination and public consultation…

UK sees 22% surge in solar panel installations
08Jul

UK sees 22% surge in solar panel installations

Panel installs surge 22% as eco-conscious Brits act to combat energy prices Domestic solar panel installations…

Major shake up for grid queues says NESO
08Jul

Major shake up for grid queues says NESO

Grid operator is set to make two streams for those ready to connect and those not,…

Time to regulate brokers says Labour
08Jul

Time to regulate brokers says Labour

Rogue brokers days are numbered -expect new laws soon after government consultation The days of unregulated…

Hotter UK means investor shift
07Jul

Hotter UK means investor shift

As Britain starts to get hotter, is there opportunity for secure green growth? Britain’s searing summers…

Is ice sheet melting already unstoppable?
07Jul

Is ice sheet melting already unstoppable?

Scientists say warming has already gone too far and sea levels will rise as ice melts…

Is Centrica ready to take 15% stake in Sizewell C?
07Jul

Is Centrica ready to take 15% stake in Sizewell C?

Speculation deal about to be confirmed this week during talks with French government Energy giant Centrica…

AI nature projects making a difference
07Jul

AI nature projects making a difference

Six projects using computer power to help restore nature share £2m funding boost Six trailblazing AI…

EU’s hydrogen fuel station strategy is flawed say scientists
04Jul

EU’s hydrogen fuel station strategy is flawed say scientists

By 2030 Europe aims to have hydrogen fuel stations every 200km but is it feasible? The…

Prospect becomes union for GB Energy Nuclear
04Jul

Prospect becomes union for GB Energy Nuclear

Trade union will represent workers building future nuclear plants Prospect, the UK’s leading energy union, has…

Coventry solar farm scaled back after public objections
04Jul

Coventry solar farm scaled back after public objections

Lentons Lane Solar Farm is proposed 25MW project by E.ON with Coventry Council Plans for a…

We’re cutting food waste too slowly
03Jul

We’re cutting food waste too slowly

Although waste has fallen by 9% we still bin 4 million tonnes of edible food a…

Ofgem enforcement probe into Heathrow fire
03Jul

Ofgem enforcement probe into Heathrow fire

Regulator investigates why 7 year fault was missed as cause of fire Ofgem has launched an…

Heatwave sending Europe’s power grids into stress mode, expert warns
03Jul

Heatwave sending Europe’s power grids into stress mode, expert warns

Climate change with more extreme heat is pushing grids to the limit across the continent Europe’s…

UN drought report offers grim picture
02Jul

UN drought report offers grim picture

World is spiralling into regular periods of water shortage and desertification says study The silent catastrophe…

Moisture in cables caused Heathrow fire
02Jul

Moisture in cables caused Heathrow fire

Image Source: London Fire Brigade -X.com NESO report concludes problem was missed for 7 years and…

Sold out ELCC ready to challenge and inform
01Jul

Sold out ELCC ready to challenge and inform

Energy Live Consultancy Conference is going to be a bumper day We’ve done it. Seven hundred…

Historic jet stream record challenges climate link to winter weather extremes
30Jun

Historic jet stream record challenges climate link to winter weather extremes

Jet stream’s erratic winter patterns not new, say Dartmouth scientists A new study from Dartmouth University…

Gas imports soar as domestic production slumps, sparking call for North Sea revival
30Jun

Gas imports soar as domestic production slumps, sparking call for North Sea revival

UK gas imports up 19% as domestic production continues to decline New government data has revealed…

Don’t go zonal go for reform
30Jun

Don’t go zonal go for reform

Report from Aberdeen University experts warns zonal pricing will scupper investment and hike prices A new…

UK must scale up homegrown energy ‘everywhere, all at once’, says OEUK
30Jun

UK must scale up homegrown energy ‘everywhere, all at once’, says OEUK

UK must ramp up homegrown energy production across all sectors Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has called…

Cool it! We’re ignoring the footprint of refrigeration
27Jun

Cool it! We’re ignoring the footprint of refrigeration

Report warns we are causing massive emissions issues by ignoring our demand for cooling The UK…

REGO a no go?
27Jun

REGO a no go?

Is confidence in the REGO scheme collapsing as prices plummet? Confidence in the UK’s Renewable Energy…

Xlinks slams Labour’s decision to scrap £26bn Morocco power cable plan
27Jun

Xlinks slams Labour’s decision to scrap £26bn Morocco power cable plan

Cable which has big backers, aims to transport renewable power from Morocco to Europe Xlinks Chair…

Renewables up but so are fossil fuels, as nations demand more power
26Jun

Renewables up but so are fossil fuels, as nations demand more power

Energy Institute’s annual statistical review shows world energy demand higher than ever Global energy demand hit…

Helsinki to protect 10% of land and sea by 2038
26Jun

Helsinki to protect 10% of land and sea by 2038

100 new protected zones planned across the city and its coastline doubling and expanding conservation areas…

India backs hydropower as key to decarbonisation
25Jun

India backs hydropower as key to decarbonisation

India and China leading in hydro as world invests more in storage and generation Hydropower is…

No electric heating, no net zero says OVO
25Jun

No electric heating, no net zero says OVO

OVO has set out a plan to tackle heat decarbonisation and cut its own emissions OVO…

Register for carbon accountants launched
25Jun

Register for carbon accountants launched

Global register will help vet the right accountants and help combat greenwashing With mandatory carbon reporting…

Flagship Energy’s Tejal Shah Energy Markets Update – 25th June 2025
25Jun

Flagship Energy’s Tejal Shah Energy Markets Update – 25th June 2025

Tejal Shah, Head of Trading & Risk at Flagship Energy provides a market update The last…

Smaller firms could save £113K on energy bills
24Jun

Smaller firms could save £113K on energy bills

Cornwall Insight reports there could be significant savings if green levies are scrapped Small industrial firms…

Farmers told “Do look up” to avoid power line deaths
24Jun

Farmers told “Do look up” to avoid power line deaths

New guide urges safer working practices near power lines to prevent electrical fatalities on farms Agricultural…

Energy price cut promise is vague and will benefit the few says ADE
24Jun

Energy price cut promise is vague and will benefit the few says ADE

Will businesses actually benefit from lower energy prices from Labour’s industrial strategy? The government’s new Industrial Strategy may…

RTS switch off delayed again
23Jun

RTS switch off delayed again

RTS phase out will start in stages from June 30th as millions are still connected The…

Clean energy plan sets out ‘superpower’ vision
23Jun

Clean energy plan sets out ‘superpower’ vision

Miliband says Britain will drive on clean energy, creating thousands of jobs and lead global supply…

Industrial strategy is given positive response
23Jun

Industrial strategy is given positive response

Energy sector is supportive of aims of making more investment in clean energy the backbone of…

We’ll be importing 80% of our oil and gas within five years!
23Jun

We’ll be importing 80% of our oil and gas within five years!

Use homegrown oil and gas suppliers says trade body or suffer huge price challenges from import…

Switching slumps to lowest level this year
23Jun

Switching slumps to lowest level this year

Switching seems to have hit the pause button with businesses most affected The latest figures from…

Sharing is caring – the future of transport?
23Jun

Sharing is caring – the future of transport?

Report says mobility sharing is set to boom as transport changes and we jump on scooters…

Not quite Minister! MPs confused about net zero
20Jun

Not quite Minister! MPs confused about net zero

Poll shows a third of MPs have no idea that emissions cutting is the path net…

Natural hydrogen shows promise for clean energy but needs scientific scrutiny
20Jun

Natural hydrogen shows promise for clean energy but needs scientific scrutiny

A Royal Society report says natural hydrogen could aid the energy transition, but rigorous science is…

Natural and tech solutions must work together to remove carbon
20Jun

Natural and tech solutions must work together to remove carbon

Carbon dioxide removal must blend nature and technology, say researchers otherwise we won’t get there Technology…

Planting trees to offset fossil fuel emissions would cost $11 trillion and need massive land area
19Jun

Planting trees to offset fossil fuel emissions would cost $11 trillion and need massive land area

New research finds tree planting to offset fossil fuels is economically and ecologically unfeasible on a…

Disconnected – new EV drivers nowhere to be seen
17Jun

Disconnected – new EV drivers nowhere to be seen

Report shows those who have an EV love them but those in petrol cars aren’t shifting…

Cleaning up after coal -hazardous waste removal at Ratcliffe power station
12Jun

Cleaning up after coal -hazardous waste removal at Ratcliffe power station

Image Source: Biffa Waste Services Limited, Energy Live News Biffa clears 450 tonnes of hazardous waste…

Feeling smug? Just how clean is green?
12Jun

Feeling smug? Just how clean is green?

Image Source: Utilita , Energy Live News Utilita challenges greenwashing with campaign exposing the truth about…

Flagship Energy’s Tejal Shah Energy Markets Update – 11th June 2025
11Jun

Flagship Energy’s Tejal Shah Energy Markets Update – 11th June 2025

Tejal Shah, Head of Trading & Risk at Flagship Energy provides a market update European and…

Millions missing out on energy saving improvements
11Jun

Millions missing out on energy saving improvements

More than 60% of households can’t afford upgrades to slash bills and 11% have no idea…

US energy production reaches all-time high
11Jun

US energy production reaches all-time high

U.S. energy hits record high as renewables and gas lead shift The United States produced more energy…

Rising energy costs put school budgets under strain, threatening sustainability goals
11Jun

Rising energy costs put school budgets under strain, threatening sustainability goals

Rising energy costs are begining to threaten education quality say headteachers Two in five schools in…

British Gas launches free membership scheme with exclusive offers and discounts
11Jun

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…

Sizewell C reactions; momentous, vital, key – to condemnation and regret
10Jun

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…

Reeves pushes button on Sizewell C
10Jun

Reeves pushes button on Sizewell C

Chancellor announces £14bn package to back new reactor in Suffolk Rachel Reeves has given Sizewell C…

Brighter kids! Solar rollout to power learning begins
09Jun

Brighter kids! Solar rollout to power learning begins

GB Energy rolls out solar to 11 schools to save them £175k yearly on energy bills…

India turns to hydrogen
09Jun

India turns to hydrogen

Government wants 1000 trucks and buses powered by hydrogen on Indian roads within five years India…

Kilmarnock substation upgrade boosts green energy capacity and resilience
09Jun

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…

Compulsory solar panels on new builds
06Jun

Compulsory solar panels on new builds

Labour announce mandatory installation as part of the new Future Homes Standard Millions of new-build homes…

Data centre heat and hydrogen for resilience?
05Jun

Data centre heat and hydrogen for resilience?

Four UKPN projects aim to reuse waste heat, unlock flexibility and create hydrogen UK Power Networks…

TotalEnergies acquires major solar and battery project from Low Carbon
05Jun

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…

£20m upgrade to boost Dorset’s electricity for 60,000 customers
05Jun

£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…

Europe faces crisis of ‘summer’ energy poverty
05Jun

Europe faces crisis of ‘summer’ energy poverty

Millions struggle to keep cool in soaring heat of summer creating a new type of energy…

Labour must stop bottom trawling now

MPs warn marine protected zones are still being decimated by bottom trawling MPs have issued a…

Age UK wants swift action on Winter Fuel Payment changes
05Jun

Age UK wants swift action on Winter Fuel Payment changes

Charity calls for urgent clarity on restoring Winter Fuel Payments before this winter Age UK has…

EVs are for the rich only
05Jun

EVs are for the rich only

Report shows massive divide between those who can afford EV charging at home and those left…

Flagship Energy’s Tejal Shah Energy Markets Update – 4th June 2025
04Jun

Flagship Energy’s Tejal Shah Energy Markets Update – 4th June 2025

Tejal Shah, Head of Trading & Risk at Flagship Energy provides a market update Despite last…

Clean up our water system now say green groups after damning report
04Jun

Clean up our water system now say green groups after damning report

Campaigners warning of increased polluton and toxic conditions for aquatic species without policy shift Green campaigners…

Labour’s U turn on winter fuel confirmed
04Jun

Labour’s U turn on winter fuel confirmed

Reeves confirms Winter Fuel Payment will be reinstated for some elderly but no details on how…

Sizewell A turbine hall demolished in major milestone
04Jun

Sizewell A turbine hall demolished in major milestone

Innovative demolition techniques helped complete the Sizewell A turbine hall removal in just 18 months The…

Critical mineral supply grows more concentrated, threatening global energy security
04Jun

Critical mineral supply grows more concentrated, threatening global energy security

A new IEA report warns rising supply concentration and export controls risk future shortages of key…

Operating system to run your city?
03Jun

Operating system to run your city?

urbanOS offers cities a scalable digital operating system to improve services, reduce costs and protect data…

Your flights are about to get greener simply by changing direction!
03Jun

Your flights are about to get greener simply by changing direction!

Biggest shake up of airspace in 70 years should reduce emissions and slash fuel consumption Flightpaths…

Water sector heading down the plug hole
03Jun

Water sector heading down the plug hole

Independent Water Commission says water needs reform and new laws to make it fit for purpose…

MPs launch inquiry into energy affordability as third of households face fuel poverty
03Jun

MPs launch inquiry into energy affordability as third of households face fuel poverty

Commons inquiry will explore how to ensure secure, affordable energy access for the poorest consumers The…

A Global Push for Green Technology: Renewable Energy
03Jun

A Global Push for Green Technology: Renewable Energy

As the ecological state of the world gets worse, we have no choice but to make…

Scottish Water facing strikes
03Jun

Scottish Water facing strikes

Unite says its workers will take industrial action from June 2nd to June 8th A fresh…

Third of Southeast Asia’s data centres could run on renewables by 2030
02Jun

Third of Southeast Asia’s data centres could run on renewables by 2030

Solar and wind could meet 30% of regional data centre demand without storage A third of…

More salty rivers driven by climate change
30May

More salty rivers driven by climate change

Rising seas push salt inland, threatening food, water and livelihoods say scientists A new study from…

Sustainable businesses get confident
30May

Sustainable businesses get confident

Report says firms embedding sustainable practices are more hopeful of hitting goals Companies that fully embed…

England risks drinking water shortages without new reservoirs
30May

England risks drinking water shortages without new reservoirs

Water supplies may run short within a decade without urgent reservoir construction England could face drinking…

Thames Water gets fined £123 million
28May

Thames Water gets fined £123 million

Ofwat issues giant fine for failure to tackle sewage spills and mistakes with data regulation Thames…

Forests are turning into carbon emitters!
28May

Forests are turning into carbon emitters!

Fire-prone forests now emit carbon as they burn rather than absorb it Forests, long considered crucial…

Octopus Energy apologises after wrongly chasing man for £6,000 debt
28May

Octopus Energy apologises after wrongly chasing man for £6,000 debt

Peter Holden was pursued for nearly four years over another customer’s gas bill linked to a…

Millions to be paid out for prepayment blunders
28May

Millions to be paid out for prepayment blunders

Consumers will get payouts of up to £1000 after Ofgem review Tens of thousands of energy…

Drill Kier Drill!
27May

Drill Kier Drill!

President Trump tells the PM his energy strategy is wrong and he should secure energy from…

Is BP’s flagship hydrogen project at risk?
27May

Is BP’s flagship hydrogen project at risk?

Teesside hydrogen project could be in jeopardy due to costs and may need subsidy to survive…

Battery materials security drives EV supply chain change
27May

Battery materials security drives EV supply chain change

EV and battery manufacturers increasingly invest in raw material supply chains to secure resources and capture…

Energy debt crisis persists despite fall in price cap, warns StepChange
27May

Energy debt crisis persists despite fall in price cap, warns StepChange

Millions still struggle with rising energy debts despite falling bills A modest fall in the UK…

Dogger Bank completes final offshore substation installation at phase C
27May

Dogger Bank completes final offshore substation installation at phase C

World’s largest offshore wind farm hits major milestone with final HVDC platform installed at Dogger Bank…

Coastal towns get clean energy funding boost
23May

Coastal towns get clean energy funding boost

Communities near offshore wind and solar farms to get direct funding for local priorities Britain’s coastal…

Scots voice concerns over zonal power pricing as decision looms
23May

Scots voice concerns over zonal power pricing as decision looms

Poll shows Scots wary of zonal pricing amid clean energy push Just one in four Scots…

Global LNG trade up despite European slump
23May

Global LNG trade up despite European slump

LNG trade rose 2.4% in 2024 as Asian demand rebounded and new exporters joined the global…

Get flexible up north!
23May

Get flexible up north!

Electricity North West launches its biggest ever flexibility tender worth £12 million Electricity North West has…

Ofgem cuts price cap by 7% – bills to drop £129 from July
23May

Ofgem cuts price cap by 7% – bills to drop £129 from July

Bills will come down so average household pays £1720 per year Energy bills are heading down…

National Grid partners with Kraken to transform customer service for 6.5 million U.S. energy users
23May

National Grid partners with Kraken to transform customer service for 6.5 million U.S. energy users

Kraken will modernise billing for National Grid customers in New York and Massachusetts National Grid has…

April switch spike led by businesses
22May

April switch spike led by businesses

Business switching is up at record levels according to ElectraLink as contracts roll over Switching surged…

Air pollution isn’t hitting everyone equally…
22May

Air pollution isn’t hitting everyone equally…

People of colour and the poor are suffering from more air pollution says campaign group Labour…

Plastic pollution and circular economy – time to act
22May

Plastic pollution and circular economy – time to act

MPs want your help to work out why plastics are still not being recycled fully MPs…

Unions warn Labour – cut energy costs or thousands face redundancy
22May

Unions warn Labour – cut energy costs or thousands face redundancy

TUC sets out plann for level playing field when it comes to energy prices faced by…

Wind and solar power a quarter of China’s electricity for the first time
21May

Wind and solar power a quarter of China’s electricity for the first time

Huge growth in renewables over the past five years shows China is cleaning up its grid…

EVs trump petrol for bank holiday trips, saving us 88%!
21May

EVs trump petrol for bank holiday trips, saving us 88%!

OVO research reveals top scenic routes cost under £3 in an EV and save up to…