Latest energy news
28/09/2021
Care operators plead for government intervention to keep homes running
“The gas market has experienced high volatility especially for contracts over the winter period which has increased by nearly 300% since the start of the year.
9/09/2021
Shorter week, save the planet? Scotland to trial four-day working week
A number of countries have already experimented with an abbreviated workweek, including Iceland, New Zealand and Japan. A happier workforce and an increase in productivity are the main drivers behind...
24/08/2021
Government publishes first UK-wide Hydrogen Strategy
The strategy, which seeks to unlock £4 billion of investment, will support the creation of over 9,000 UK jobs and a number of new export opportunities. Low carbon solutions are critical to...
15/08/2021
Carbon footprint overlooked by 89% of British businesses
The research suggests a lack of financial support and access to grants were amongst the main barriers preventing respondents from taking steps towards sustainability. A lack of awareness was another...
16/06/2021
G7 Summit – False promises or a step in the right direction?
What Was Discussed? The final statement coming from the three-day meeting was that “We reaffirm the collective developed country’s goal to jointly mobilise $100 billion per year from public and...
4/03/2021
UK Energy Industry - 2021 Budget Response
The chancellor expressed that the nations future economy requires investment in “green industries” across the country.
4/03/2021
UK Government to launch emissions trading scheme in May
The UK Government to launch emissions trading scheme in May and to introduce an environmental watchdog in July. The UK Government has recently announced the date for the introduction of England’s...
1/02/2021
Energy News Wrap Up - January 2021
The government anticipates that new homes should create up to 80% lower carbon emissions in contrast with current levels, with newly built homes and buildings to be delivering 31% lower carbon...
11/01/2021
Energy after Brexit - Energy Supply smells a bit fishy
Where do we stand right now? From the transition period date, which was the 31st of December 2020, the UK’s energy supplies from the EU’s interconnectors are secure and we can continue to import...