Latest energy news
23/04/2017
General Election 2017: how the parties address energy and the environment
Election UK parties address energy and the environment Following the Prime Minister’s shock announcement to call an early General Election this June, voters from all walks of life must once again...
2/04/2017
Broadband could become cheaper and faster as Openreach splits from BT
Openreach BT finally agreed to separate from its subsidiary Earlier this month, BT finally agreed to separate from its subsidiary Openreach following a ruling from the telecoms regulator Ofcom. The...
9/03/2017
Spring Budget 2017
Spring Budget The UK de-carbonises its energy supplies Yesterday afternoon, the Chancellor presented the Spring 2017 Budget to Parliament. As with last year’s Autumn Statement, there was little in...
2/03/2017
What does leaving the EU mean for UK environment regulations?
Brexit The British government prepares to leave the EU As the British government prepares for the long and challenging process of withdrawing from the European Union, doubts have been cast over the...
30/01/2017
Renewable energy making positive strides for the future
Renewable energy Vital renewable energy to combat carbon emissions Renewable energy is growing increasingly vital to sustaining our energy usage and combatting carbon emissions. That’s why we’re...
29/11/2016
The Brexit effect on wholesale energy prices
Brexit The energy market has faced other financial challenges Typically during the winter months, the increased demand in energy causes spikes in wholesale energy prices, with suppliers having to...
24/11/2016
Autumn Statement 2016
Yesterday afternoon the Chancellor presented the Government’s Autumn Statement to Parliament. The Statement was short on energy-related announcements, however key points to note are;
25/10/2016
Government green-lights fracking in Lancashire
Fracking Fracking final decision have been massively divided Despite constant protests from residents and previous rejection by local councils, fracking for shale gas will go ahead in Lancashire. The...
2/10/2016
Positive Progress for the Paris Agreement
Paris climate agreement More countries ratify the agreement Last week saw the greatest progress on the Paris Agreement since opening for signature back in April. On top of the 11 countries newly...
20/07/2016
A Smarter Approach to Energy
Trident release new ‘Smart Buyer’ energy cost reduction suite in 2016 Rising commercial energy costs are an ever-increasing issue for UK consumers and with the impact of significant increases in the...
8/10/2015
Government Softens RO Blow to Onshore Wind
The projects that are eligible for the grace period will need to demonstrate either that they had planning consent on 18 June; that they have successfully appealed a planning refusal made on or...